Convert foot pound-force/minute to watt
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to watt [W], or Convert watt to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Watt
1 ft*lbf/min = 0.02259696 W
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to W:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 0.02259696 W = 0.3389544 W
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Watt 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.
Watt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, in 1889. It was adopted as the SI unit of power to standardize measurements in science and engineering.
Current Use
The watt is widely used today to quantify power in electrical devices, engines, and energy consumption, serving as a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and everyday applications.