Convert pound-foot/minute to hectojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to hectojoule/second [hJ/s], or Convert hectojoule/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Hectojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.0002259696 hJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to hJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.0002259696 hJ/s = 0.003389544 hJ/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Hectojoule/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.
Hectojoule/second
Hectojoule per second (hJ/s) is a unit of power representing one hundred joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The unit hJ/s is derived from the SI unit joule (J) and the metric prefix hecto- (h), used to express larger quantities of energy transfer rate, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts. It has been used as an alternative to watts in certain fields, though watts are more standard.
Current Use
Hectojoule per second is occasionally used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify power, especially in contexts where larger energy transfer rates are involved. However, the watt (W) remains the standard SI unit for power, and hJ/s is less common in everyday use.