Convert horsepower (water) to pound-foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min], or Convert pound-foot/minute to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Pound-Foot/minute
1 hp (water) = 33015.1931941288 lbf*ft/min
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to lbf*ft/min:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 33015.1931941288 lbf*ft/min = 495227.897911932 lbf*ft/min
Horsepower (Water) to Pound-Foot/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.
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.