Convert pound-foot/minute to terajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to terajoule/second [TJ/s], or Convert terajoule/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Terajoule/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.259696e-14 TJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to TJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.259696e-14 TJ/s = 3.389544e-13 TJ/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Terajoule/second 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.
Terajoule/second
A terajoule per second (TJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillion joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The terajoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'tera' indicating a factor of 10^12. It is used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very high power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production.
Current Use
TJ/s is used to quantify extremely high power outputs, such as in large-scale energy systems, astrophysical phenomena, and nuclear reactions, where conventional units like watts are insufficient to express the magnitude.