Convert pound-foot/minute to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/minute
1 lbf*ft/min = 0.00128506713405728 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to Btu/min:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 0.00128506713405728 Btu/min = 0.0192760070108592 Btu/min
Pound-Foot/minute to Btu (It)/minute 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.
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.