Convert pound-foot/second to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 60.0000154888 ft*lbf/min. To convert pound-foot/second to foot pound-force/minute, multiply the value by 60.0000154888; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/min = 0.0166666623642 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 = 60.0000154888 ft*lbf/min
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 0.0166666623642 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 600.000154888 ft*lbf/min
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 6000.00154888 ft*lbf/min
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 lbf*ft/s = 60.0000154888091 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to ft*lbf/min:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 60.0000154888091 ft*lbf/min = 900.000232332137 ft*lbf/min
Pound-Foot/second to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | foot pound-force/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 60.0000154888 ft*lbf/min |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 120.000030978 ft*lbf/min |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 180.000046466 ft*lbf/min |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 300.000077444 ft*lbf/min |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 600.000154888 ft*lbf/min |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 1200.00030978 ft*lbf/min |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 3000.00077444 ft*lbf/min |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 6000.00154888 ft*lbf/min |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 30000.0077444 ft*lbf/min |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 60000.0154888 ft*lbf/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.
Foot Pound-Force/minute
The foot pound-force per minute (ft*lbf/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over one minute.
History/Origin
This unit has been used primarily in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in the United States, where imperial units are common. It originated from the foot-pound-force as a measure of work, combined with time to express power.
Current Use
The foot pound-force per minute is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, for measuring power in mechanical systems, motors, and torque-related applications where imperial units are standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in foot pound-force/minute?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 60.0000154888 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to foot pound-force/minute?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 60.0000154888. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 60.0000154888 = 1500.00038722 ft*lbf/min.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in foot pound-force/minute?
10 lbf*ft/s = 600.000154888 ft*lbf/min.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the foot pound-force/minute?
The pound-foot/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s = 60.0000154888 ft*lbf/min.