Convert pound-foot/minute to joule/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to joule/minute [J/min], or Convert joule/minute to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Joule/minute
1 lbf*ft/min = 1.35581757288365 J/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to J/min:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 1.35581757288365 J/min = 20.3372635932547 J/min
Pound-Foot/minute to Joule/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.
Joule/minute
Joule per minute (J/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in joules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The joule per minute has been used as a measure of power in various engineering and scientific contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, though it is less common than watts.
Current Use
J/min is used in specific applications such as industrial processes, heating systems, and other scenarios where power is measured over a minute, but it is generally converted to watts for standardization in scientific and technical fields.