Convert pound-foot/minute to femtojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to femtojoule/second [fJ/s], or Convert femtojoule/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Femtojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 22596960000000 fJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to fJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 22596960000000 fJ/s = 338954400000000 fJ/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Femtojoule/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.
Femtojoule/second
A femtojoule per second (fJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one femtojoule (10^-15 joules) per second.
History/Origin
The femtojoule/second unit emerged with the development of high-precision measurements in nanotechnology and quantum physics, where extremely small energy transfer rates are relevant. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'femto' denoting 10^-15.
Current Use
The femtojoule/second is used in scientific research to quantify very small power levels, particularly in fields like nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular physics, where energy transfer rates are extremely low.