Convert pound-foot/second to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.0771556665244 Btu(th)/min. To convert pound-foot/second to Btu (th)/minute, multiply the value by 0.0771556665244; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/min = 12.9608108522 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 = 0.0771556665244 Btu(th)/min
- 1 Btu(th)/min = 12.9608108522 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 0.771556665244 Btu(th)/min
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 7.71556665244 Btu(th)/min
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Btu (Th)/minute
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.0771556665243989 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to Btu(th)/min:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.0771556665243989 Btu(th)/min = 1.15733499786598 Btu(th)/min
Pound-Foot/second to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | Btu (th)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 0.0771556665244 Btu(th)/min |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 0.154311333049 Btu(th)/min |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 0.231466999573 Btu(th)/min |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 0.385778332622 Btu(th)/min |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 0.771556665244 Btu(th)/min |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 1.54311333049 Btu(th)/min |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 3.85778332622 Btu(th)/min |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 7.71556665244 Btu(th)/min |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 38.5778332622 Btu(th)/min |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 77.1556665244 Btu(th)/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 (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in Btu (th)/minute?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 0.0771556665244 Btu (th)/minute (Btu(th)/min).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to Btu (th)/minute?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 0.0771556665244. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 0.0771556665244 = 1.92889166311 Btu(th)/min.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in Btu (th)/minute?
10 lbf*ft/s = 0.771556665244 Btu(th)/min.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the Btu (th)/minute?
The Btu (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s equals only 0.0771556665244 Btu(th)/min.