Convert foot pound-force/minute to dekajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to dekajoule/second [daJ/s], or Convert dekajoule/second to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Dekajoule/second
1 ft*lbf/min = 0.002259696 daJ/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to daJ/s:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 0.002259696 daJ/s = 0.03389544 daJ/s
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Dekajoule/second 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.
Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.