What does foot pound-force per minute measure?

It measures mechanical power as the amount of work performed per minute using foot pounds of force.

Are these units part of the International System of Units (SI)?

No, both foot pound-force per minute and foot pound-force per second are non-SI units commonly used in imperial measurements.

How to Convert from Foot pound-force/minute to Foot pound-force/second?

Q: Why convert from foot pound-force/minute to foot pound-force/second?

Converting allows expressing power on a per-second basis, enabling more precise calculations and consistent imperial unit usage.

Learn how to convert power measurements from foot pound-force per minute to foot pound-force per second, commonly used in mechanical engineering and imperial unit applications.

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Foot pound-force/minute to Foot pound-force/second Conversion Table

Foot pound-force/minute	Foot pound-force/second

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you transform power values expressed in foot pound-force per minute into foot pound-force per second, both imperial units used to quantify mechanical power.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in foot pound-force per minute.
Select the target unit as foot pound-force per second.
Click convert to get the equivalent power rate.
Use the result for engineering calculations or comparisons.

Key Features

Converts power from foot pound-force per minute to foot pound-force per second.
Uses recognized conversion rates between imperial power units.
Supports applications in mechanical engineering and tool performance analysis.
Provides quick and easy unit transformations in the browser.

Examples

60 foot pound-force/minute equals 1 foot pound-force/second.
120 foot pound-force/minute converts to 2 foot pound-force/second.

Common Use Cases

Reporting very small mechanical power outputs in legacy or imperial engineering documents.
Calculating power from torque and rotational speed in mechanical systems.
Analyzing performance of hand tools, manual winches, or low-power pumps in imperial units.
Converting power values to standard second-based rates for precise energy management.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure uniform power output assumption when converting between time intervals.
Use this converter to maintain consistency in imperial unit calculations.
Convert to SI watt units when interfacing with international standards.
Double-check input values for accurate conversion results.

Limitations

Conversion assumes steady power output over time and may not capture variations.
Both units are non-SI and might need further conversion for scientific applications.
Precision depends on consistent use of defined conversion rates without adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force per minute measure?: It measures mechanical power as the amount of work performed per minute using foot pounds of force.
Why convert from foot pound-force/minute to foot pound-force/second?: Converting allows expressing power on a per-second basis, enabling more precise calculations and consistent imperial unit usage.
Are these units part of the International System of Units (SI)?: No, both foot pound-force per minute and foot pound-force per second are non-SI units commonly used in imperial measurements.

Key Terminology

foot pound-force/minute: A measure of power representing one foot-pound-force of work performed each minute.
foot pound-force/second: An imperial power unit equal to one pound-force applied through one foot displacement every second.
power: The rate of doing mechanical work or transferring energy over time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion factor from foot pound-force/minute to foot pound-force/second?

0.0166666667

0.1

1.3558179483314

Which unit measures power as foot pounds per second?

foot pound-force/minute

foot pound-force/second

watt

Why might these units require further conversion?

They are too precise.

They are non-SI units.

They are metric units.

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