Convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 hp (water) = 33015.1931941288 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to ft*lbf/min:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 33015.1931941288 ft*lbf/min = 495227.897911932 ft*lbf/min
Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Foot Pound-Force/minute
The foot pound-force per minute (ft*lbf/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over one minute.
History/Origin
This unit has been used primarily in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in the United States, where imperial units are common. It originated from the foot-pound-force as a measure of work, combined with time to express power.
Current Use
The foot pound-force per minute is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, for measuring power in mechanical systems, motors, and torque-related applications where imperial units are standard.