Convert pound-foot/second to calorie (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min], or Convert calorie (IT)/minute to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (It)/minute
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.0194298932358842 cal/min
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to cal/min:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.0194298932358842 cal/min = 0.291448398538263 cal/min
Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (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.
Calorie (It)/minute
Calorie per minute (cal/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and energy measurement, with the 'calorie per minute' emerging as a unit to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts like exercise and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Calorie per minute is used in fields such as sports science, physiology, and energy expenditure analysis to measure the rate of caloric energy transfer or consumption over time.