Convert pound-foot/minute to kilocalorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Kilocalorie (It)/second
1 lbf*ft/min = 5.39719117225566e-06 kcal/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to kcal/s:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 5.39719117225566e-06 kcal/s = 8.09578675838349e-05 kcal/s
Pound-Foot/minute to Kilocalorie (It)/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.
Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.