Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 ft*lbf/min = 2.30346177370031e-06 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to hp (boiler):
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 2.30346177370031e-06 hp (boiler) = 3.45519266055046e-05 hp (boiler)
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
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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.
Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.