Convert pound-foot/second to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Btu (It)/minute
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.0771040479475962 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to Btu/min:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.0771040479475962 Btu/min = 1.15656071921394 Btu/min
Pound-Foot/second to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.