Convert microwatt to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert microwatt [µW] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to microwatt.
How to Convert Microwatt to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 µW = 4.42537403261324e-05 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 µW to ft*lbf/min:
15 µW = 15 × 4.42537403261324e-05 ft*lbf/min = 0.000663806104891985 ft*lbf/min
Microwatt to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
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Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.
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.