Convert foot pound-force/minute to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Terawatt
1 ft*lbf/min = 2.259696e-14 TW
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to TW:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 2.259696e-14 TW = 3.389544e-13 TW
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Terawatt 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.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.