What does foot pound-force per second measure?

It measures mechanical power by the force of one pound applied through a displacement of one foot per second.

Why convert to pound-foot per minute?

Because pound-foot per minute is useful for expressing mechanical power in legacy imperial engineering systems involving rotary speeds.

Can I use this conversion for precise scientific work?

This conversion is approximate and not recommended for scientific tasks requiring strict SI unit precision.

How to Convert from Foot Pound-Force/Second to Pound-Foot/Minute

Learn how to convert mechanical power units from foot pound-force per second to pound-foot per minute using an easy-to-follow formula and understand common applications in mechanical engineering and small engine testing.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change mechanical power units from foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) to pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min). These units are used primarily in contexts involving imperial measures of torque and rotational speed, common in small engines, hand tools, and mechanical engineering.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the mechanical power value in foot pound-force per second.
Select foot pound-force/second as the input unit.
Choose pound-foot/minute as the output unit.
View the converted power value instantly.

Key Features

Converts power units between foot pound-force/second and pound-foot/minute seamlessly.
Supports imperial unit usage for mechanical power calculations involving torque and speed.
Browser-based and straightforward to use without the need for complex formulas.
Facilitates engineering and automotive applications with legacy imperial data.

Examples

2 foot pound-force/second equals 120 pound-foot/minute.
0.5 foot pound-force/second converts to 30 pound-foot/minute.

Common Use Cases

Expressing small mechanical power output in hand tools or small engines.
Calculating power from torque and rotational speed in mechanical engineering tasks.
Converting power to legacy imperial units for shaft or rotary power measurements.
Comparing power outputs in terms of horsepower using imperial units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure torque and speed values use consistent imperial units before conversion.
Use this converter when working with rotational speeds measured in rpm for accuracy.
Cross-check converted values against horsepower for machine rating comparisons.
Avoid using this conversion for high-precision scientific calculations without further refinement.

Limitations

Conversion assumes standard definitions of pound-force and foot without variation in gravity.
Rounding during conversion may cause slight approximations in results.
Not suitable for applications requiring exact SI unit outputs like watts.
Does not adjust for changes in unit systems or gravitational effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force per second measure?: It measures mechanical power by the force of one pound applied through a displacement of one foot per second.
Why convert to pound-foot per minute?: Because pound-foot per minute is useful for expressing mechanical power in legacy imperial engineering systems involving rotary speeds.
Can I use this conversion for precise scientific work?: This conversion is approximate and not recommended for scientific tasks requiring strict SI unit precision.

Key Terminology

Foot Pound-Force per Second (ft·lbf/s): An imperial unit of power representing one pound-force applied through one foot in one second.
Pound-Foot per Minute (lbf·ft/min): An imperial unit of power measuring the rate of work when a one pound-force moves through one foot in one minute.
Mechanical Horsepower: A power unit where 1 horsepower equals 550 ft·lbf/s or 33,000 lbf·ft/min.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

120

In which fields is converting ft·lbf/s to lbf·ft/min commonly used?

Mechanical engineering

Biology

Astronomy

Which unit is smaller when measuring mechanical power?

Foot pound-force per second

Pound-foot per minute

Horsepower

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