Convert foot pound-force/minute to milliwatt
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to milliwatt [mW], or Convert milliwatt to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Milliwatt
1 ft*lbf/min = 22.59696 mW
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to mW:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 22.59696 mW = 338.9544 mW
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Milliwatt 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.
Milliwatt
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The milliwatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring low power levels, especially in electronics and telecommunications, with its usage expanding alongside the adoption of the watt as the standard power unit.
Current Use
Milliwatts are commonly used today in electronics, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices to specify power levels, such as in battery-powered devices, LED brightness, and signal transmission power.