Convert pound-foot/minute to megajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to megajoule/second [MJ/s], or Convert megajoule/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Megajoule/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.259696e-08 MJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to MJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.259696e-08 MJ/s = 3.389544e-07 MJ/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Megajoule/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.
Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.