Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to pound-foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min], or Convert pound-foot/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Pound-Foot/minute
1 hp = 33000.0141611969 lbf*ft/min
Example: convert 15 hp to lbf*ft/min:
15 hp = 15 × 33000.0141611969 lbf*ft/min = 495000.212417954 lbf*ft/min
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Pound-Foot/minute Conversion Table
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Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Pound-Foot/minute
Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, specifically the amount of work in pound-feet performed per minute.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in systems where imperial units are prevalent. It is derived from the foot-pound unit of work, divided by time in minutes, aligning with traditional British engineering practices.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per minute is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and automotive industries, to measure torque-related power outputs, though it is less common than SI units like watts or horsepower.