Convert pound-foot/minute to joule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to joule/second [J/s], or Convert joule/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Joule/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.02259696 J/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to J/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.02259696 J/s = 0.3389544 J/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Joule/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.
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.