What does foot pound-force per minute measure?

It measures mechanical power as the rate of doing work, defined as one foot-pound of work performed per minute.

Why convert foot pound-force/minute to centiwatt?

Converting to centiwatt helps express small mechanical power in a standardized metric unit, useful especially for low-power electronics and sensor applications.

Is foot pound-force/minute a standard SI unit?

No, foot pound-force per minute is a non-SI unit, mostly used in legacy or imperial engineering contexts.

How to Convert from Foot pound-force/minute to Centiwatt [cW]?

Learn how to accurately convert power values from foot pound-force per minute to centiwatt (cW) using this easy-to-use online unit converter, ideal for small mechanical power and ultra-low-power electronic measurements.

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Foot pound-force/minute	Centiwatt [cW]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to convert power measurements from foot pound-force per minute, a legacy imperial unit, to centiwatts (cW), a metric unit suitable for representing low-power energy transfer rates.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in foot pound-force per minute you want to convert.
Select foot pound-force/minute as the input unit if not preselected.
Choose centiwatt [cW] as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in centiwatts.

Key Features

Converts foot pound-force per minute, a non-SI unit of mechanical power, to centiwatt (cW).
Displays results suitable for low-power applications like electronics and sensor nodes.
Browser-based tool requiring no special installation.

Examples

5 foot pound-force/minute equals approximately 11.298483 cW.
0.1 foot pound-force/minute converts to about 0.22597 cW.

Common Use Cases

Reporting very small mechanical power in legacy engineering documents.
Estimating power output from torque applied at slow rotational speeds.
Specifying power consumption for ultra-low-power electronics or sensor devices.
Rating indicator LEDs and other small light sources.
Describing outputs from micro-energy harvesters or tiny solar cells.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the unit before converting to ensure accuracy.
Use this converter to translate imperial mechanical power units into metric form.
Apply the results primarily for low-power system measurements.
Be mindful of scale when dealing with larger power values in centiwatts.

Limitations

Foot pound-force per minute is a non-SI unit less common in modern contexts, so conversions are necessary for compatibility.
Centiwatt units represent hundredths of a watt, which may not be suited for very large power figures.
Conversion accuracy is dependent on correctly using the tool for small power ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force per minute measure?: It measures mechanical power as the rate of doing work, defined as one foot-pound of work performed per minute.
Why convert foot pound-force/minute to centiwatt?: Converting to centiwatt helps express small mechanical power in a standardized metric unit, useful especially for low-power electronics and sensor applications.
Is foot pound-force/minute a standard SI unit?: No, foot pound-force per minute is a non-SI unit, mostly used in legacy or imperial engineering contexts.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force per minute: A non-SI mechanical power unit equal to one foot-pound of work performed each minute.
Centiwatt [cW]: A metric power unit equal to one hundredth of a watt, used for measuring very low power outputs.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of quantity does foot pound-force per minute measure?

Distance

Power

Temperature

Which unit is equal to one hundredth of a watt?

foot pound-force/minute

centiwatt [cW]

kilowatt

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large industrial engines

ultra-low-power electronics

high-voltage transformers

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