Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (Electric)
1 ft*lbf/min = 3.02908310991957e-05 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to hp (electric):
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 3.02908310991957e-05 hp (electric) = 0.000454362466487936 hp (electric)
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (Electric) 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 (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.