Convert pound-foot/minute to calorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s], or Convert calorie (IT)/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Calorie (It)/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 5.39719117225566e-06 cal/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to cal/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 5.39719117225566e-06 cal/s = 8.09578675838349e-05 cal/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Calorie (It)/second 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.
Calorie (It)/second
Calorie per second (cal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and thermodynamics. The use of calories per second as a power unit became common in scientific and engineering fields to quantify energy transfer rates before the adoption of the SI unit watt.
Current Use
Calorie per second is primarily used in scientific research, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications to measure power, especially in contexts where energy transfer in calories is relevant. It is less common in everyday use, having been largely replaced by the watt (W) in SI units.