What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you translate power measurements from centijoule per second, a unit for very small power levels, to foot pound-force per minute, an imperial unit describing mechanical power at slow rotational speeds.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in centijoule/second (cJ/s).
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Select foot pound-force per minute as the target unit.
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Apply the conversion using the given rate to get the result.
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Review the output for use in your mechanical or engineering context.
Key Features
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Converts power between centijoule/second and foot pound-force/minute units.
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Supports translation of small-scale scientific and mechanical power measurements.
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Includes example calculations for ease of understanding.
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Useful for users dealing with legacy engineering or micro-energy systems.
Examples
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5 cJ/s converts to approximately 2.21 foot pound-force per minute.
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10 cJ/s converts to approximately 4.43 foot pound-force per minute.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying power needs of low-power sensors or wearable devices.
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Reporting outputs from laboratory photodiodes and LEDs.
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Characterizing energy harvested by micro-energy harvesters.
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Documenting small mechanical power in imperial engineering legacy formats.
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Estimating power corresponding to torque delivered at slow speeds.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify units carefully when converting between SI and non-SI measures.
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Use this conversion for very small power values related to precision instruments.
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Consider the sensitivity of mechanical equipment when interpreting results.
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Employ conversion examples to check calculations for accuracy.
Limitations
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Foot pound-force per minute is a non-SI unit, potentially causing rounding variations when reverting to watts.
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Centijoule/second represents very small power and conversion precision depends on measurement equipment capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a centijoule per second?
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A centijoule per second is a small power unit equal to 0.01 watt, used for quantifying very low steady power levels.
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What does foot pound-force per minute measure?
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It measures mechanical power as work done per minute using foot-pounds, a common imperial unit in legacy engineering.
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Why convert cJ/s to foot pound-force per minute?
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To translate very small power measurements into imperial units for use in mechanical contexts involving torque and slow rotational speeds.
Key Terminology
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Centijoule/second [cJ/s]
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A power unit representing one hundredth of a joule transferred per second, equal to 0.01 watt.
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Foot pound-force/minute
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A non-SI power unit measuring the work performed, in foot-pounds, each minute often used in mechanical and legacy contexts.