How is joule per second related to watts?

The joule per second (J/s) is exactly equal to one watt (W), serving as the SI derived unit of power.

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

Converting helps translate legacy measurements into SI units, enabling easier comparison and calculation in modern scientific and engineering fields.

Convert Foot Pound-Force/Minute to Joule/Second [J/s]

Q: What does foot pound-force per minute measure?

It measures mechanical power as the rate of performing one foot-pound-force of work each minute, commonly used in legacy or imperial engineering units.

Easily convert power from foot pound-force per minute, a non-SI unit, to the SI derived unit joule per second (J/s) with our practical online converter tool.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms power values measured in foot pound-force per minute, a legacy imperial unit used to quantify mechanical work rate, into joule per second (J/s), the standard International System of Units (SI) measure of power equivalent to watts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value in foot pound-force per minute you want to convert.
Select foot pound-force/minute as the source unit and joule/second [J/s] as the target unit.
Initiate the conversion to obtain the equivalent power value in joule/second.

Key Features

Converts foot pound-force/minute to joule/second (J/s) accurately based on defined conversion rates.
Supports power unit translation from legacy imperial to modern SI units.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring software installation.

Examples

10 foot pound-force/minute equals approximately 0.225969658 joule/second.
50 foot pound-force/minute converts to about 1.12984829 joule/second.

Common Use Cases

Reporting small mechanical power in older or imperial engineering documents.
Estimating power from torque values applied at slow rotational speeds measured in minutes.
Specifying electrical power consumption in appliances using the SI unit joule/second.
Describing mechanical output of engines, turbines, or motors in scientific and engineering contexts.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify unit selections carefully to ensure correct conversion directions.
Use the tool to cross-check legacy data with modern SI standards for consistency.
Understand that foot pound-force/minute is non-SI and less common, so consider context when interpreting results.

Limitations

Foot pound-force/minute is a non-standard, relatively rare unit, which may affect conversion precision.
Conversion results depend on the decimal accuracy of the conversion factor used.
Measurement quality and source data accuracy also influence the reliability of outputs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force per minute measure?: It measures mechanical power as the rate of performing one foot-pound-force of work each minute, commonly used in legacy or imperial engineering units.
How is joule per second related to watts?: The joule per second (J/s) is exactly equal to one watt (W), serving as the SI derived unit of power.
Why convert from foot pound-force/minute to joule/second?: Converting helps translate legacy measurements into SI units, enabling easier comparison and calculation in modern scientific and engineering fields.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/minute: A non-SI power unit representing one foot-pound-force of work done per minute, used in imperial engineering contexts.
Joule per second (J/s): The SI derived unit for power, indicating energy transfer of one joule each second, equivalent to one watt.
Mechanical power: The rate at which mechanical work is performed or energy is transferred in mechanical systems.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is equivalent to one joule per second?

Foot pound-force/minute

Watt

Horsepower

What does foot pound-force per minute measure?

Rate of mechanical work per minute

Electric power consumption

Heat transfer rate

Why is converting foot pound-force/minute to J/s useful?

To use legacy units in electrical specs

To convert imperial mechanical power to SI units

To calculate torque directly

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