Convert pound-foot/second to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.0771040479476 Btu/min. To convert pound-foot/second to Btu (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 0.0771040479476; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808 lbf*ft/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 lbf*ft/s = 0.0771040479476 Btu/min
- 1 Btu/min = 12.9694876808 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 0.771040479476 Btu/min
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 7.71040479476 Btu/min
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Btu (It)/minute
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.0771040479475962 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to Btu/min:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.0771040479475962 Btu/min = 1.15656071921394 Btu/min
Pound-Foot/second to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | Btu (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 0.0771040479476 Btu/min |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 0.154208095895 Btu/min |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 0.231312143843 Btu/min |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 0.385520239738 Btu/min |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 0.771040479476 Btu/min |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 1.54208095895 Btu/min |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 3.85520239738 Btu/min |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 7.71040479476 Btu/min |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 38.5520239738 Btu/min |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 77.1040479476 Btu/min |
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 0.0771040479476 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to Btu (IT)/minute?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 0.0771040479476. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 0.0771040479476 = 1.92760119869 Btu/min.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
10 lbf*ft/s = 0.771040479476 Btu/min.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the Btu (IT)/minute?
The Btu (IT)/minute is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s equals only 0.0771040479476 Btu/min.