What does foot pound-force/minute measure?

It measures mechanical power as one foot-pound of work done each minute, commonly used for very low power rates.

Why convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower?

Converting provides a clearer understanding of power in more widely accepted units, useful for comparing engine and machinery performance.

Are all horsepower units the same?

No, different horsepower variants exist such as the common mechanical and metric versions, and conversions vary accordingly.

How to Convert from Foot pound-force/minute to Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]?

Learn how to convert power measurements from foot pound-force per minute to horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] using this straightforward unit conversion guide and tool.

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What Is This Tool?

This is a unit converter designed to translate power values from foot pound-force per minute, a small mechanical power unit, into horsepower [hp, hp (UK)], a more commonly recognized imperial power unit.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in foot pound-force per minute into the input field.
Select foot pound-force/minute as the source unit and horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] as the target unit.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent horsepower measurement.
Use the result to understand or compare small mechanical power outputs in a widely accepted unit.

Key Features

Converts power values between foot pound-force/minute and horsepower [hp, hp (UK)].
Supports conversion for legacy and small-scale mechanical power measurements.
Includes common use cases relevant to automotive and mechanical engineering.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick power unit transformations.

Examples

100 foot pound-force/minute equals approximately 0.0030303 horsepower.
500 foot pound-force/minute equals approximately 0.0151515 horsepower.

Common Use Cases

Reporting very small mechanical power in legacy or imperial engineering documents.
Estimating power from torque applied at slow rotational speeds expressed in minutes.
Rating engine output in automotive and motorcycle specifications.
Specifying power for motors, pumps, and small engines in datasheets.
Comparing performance of marine engines, generators, and industrial machinery.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the correct horsepower variant is selected when converting, as different definitions exist.
Use the conversion for interpreting low power outputs from hand-tools or manual equipment.
Be mindful that resulting horsepower values may be very small decimals due to unit size differences.
Refer to this tool to clarify outdated or legacy power measurements in modern applications.

Limitations

Foot pound-force/minute is a very small, non-SI unit leading to small decimal results in horsepower.
Multiple horsepower variants exist, so exact conversions depend on the specific version used.
Precision may be affected by rounding and the non-standard nature of foot pound-force/minute.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force/minute measure?: It measures mechanical power as one foot-pound of work done each minute, commonly used for very low power rates.
Why convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower?: Converting provides a clearer understanding of power in more widely accepted units, useful for comparing engine and machinery performance.
Are all horsepower units the same?: No, different horsepower variants exist such as the common mechanical and metric versions, and conversions vary accordingly.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/minute: A non-SI power unit representing one foot-pound of work done every minute, used for small mechanical power measurements.
Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]: A non-SI power unit expressing work done rate, commonly 550 foot-pounds per second or approximately 745.7 watts in mechanical horsepower.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate values between foot pound-force/minute and horsepower, specifically 1 foot pound-force/minute equals 0.000030303 horsepower.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is foot pound-force/minute?

A metric unit of energy

A non-SI unit of power

A unit of torque

What is horsepower commonly used to rate?

Electric current in circuits

Engine and motor power output

Temperature measurement

Why might horsepower conversion results be very small decimals from foot pound-force/minute?

Because horsepower is a smaller unit than foot pound-force/minute

Because foot pound-force/minute is a very small unit of power

Because of temperature differences

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