Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (Th)/minute
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.00128592744344857 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to Btu(th)/min:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.00128592744344857 Btu(th)/min = 0.0192889116517286 Btu(th)/min
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.