What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms power measurements from foot pound-force per minute, a non-SI imperial unit for mechanical work rate, into microjoule per second (µJ/s), which represents very small power levels in metric units. It helps bridge legacy engineering units with modern electronic and optical power metrics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in foot pound-force/minute you want to convert.
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Select the target unit as microjoule/second [µJ/s].
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value instantly.
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Use the provided examples to understand typical conversions.
Key Features
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Convert non-SI imperial power units to precise metric microjoule/second values
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Supports measurements for small mechanical tools and low-power electronic systems
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Browser-based and easy to use with instant unit translation
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Includes example conversions for quick reference
Examples
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2 foot pound-force/minute equals 45193.931610982 µJ/s
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0.5 foot pound-force/minute equals 11298.4829027455 µJ/s
Common Use Cases
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Reporting small mechanical power in legacy or imperial engineering contexts
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Estimating power based on low rotational speeds and torque in hand tools or pumps
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Specifying power consumption in ultra-low-power microcontrollers and IoT sensors
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Measuring optical power in sensitive photonics equipment
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Describing output of energy-harvesting devices at micro-watt levels
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the converter to harmonize imperial mechanical power units with SI-based power measurements.
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Double-check units when working across mechanical and electronic power domains.
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Utilize example calculations to verify your results for accuracy.
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Remember the tool assumes continuous power flow rather than transient spikes.
Limitations
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Foot pound-force/minute is a non-SI imperial unit and may not suit precision needs in all applications.
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Conversion presumes continuous mechanical power and may not reflect instantaneous power changes seen in electronics.
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This converter does not provide calculations for transient or time-varying power levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one foot pound-force per minute represent?
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It is a non-SI unit measuring power as one foot-pound-force of work done per minute, reflecting mechanical work rate.
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Why convert foot pound-force/minute to microjoule/second?
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To translate mechanical power measurements from imperial units into metric microjoule/second units that quantify very small continuous power in electronics and optics.
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Can this tool handle instantaneous power measurements?
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No, the conversions assume continuous power over time and are not designed for instantaneous or transient power variations.
Key Terminology
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Foot pound-force/minute
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A non-SI imperial unit of power equal to one foot-pound-force of work done per minute; measures mechanical power.
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Microjoule/second [µJ/s]
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A metric unit of power equal to one microjoule per second; used for very small power measurements, equivalent to 10⁻⁶ watts.
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Power
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The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, measured in units such as watts or foot pound-force/minute.