Convert centiwatt to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert centiwatt [cW] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to centiwatt.
How to Convert Centiwatt to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 cW = 0.442537403261324 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 cW to ft*lbf/min:
15 cW = 15 × 0.442537403261324 ft*lbf/min = 6.63806104891986 ft*lbf/min
Centiwatt to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
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Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.
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.