Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (Water)
1 ft*lbf/min = 3.02890852135869e-05 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to hp (water):
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 3.02890852135869e-05 hp (water) = 0.000454336278203803 hp (water)
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
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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.
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.