What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms power measurements from joule per second (J/s), an SI derived unit equivalent to the watt, into foot pound-force per minute, a non-SI unit used to measure mechanical work rates.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in joule per second (J/s).
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Select foot pound-force per minute as the target unit.
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Submit the values to view the converted result.
Key Features
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Converts power units from joule/second [J/s] to foot pound-force/minute.
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Supports engineering use cases involving electrical and mechanical power metrics.
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Provides exact conversion using the formula 1 J/s = 44.2537289567 foot pound-force/minute.
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Helpful for legacy or imperial unit-based mechanical power analysis.
Examples
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2 J/s converts to 88.5074579134 foot pound-force per minute.
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0.5 J/s converts to 22.12686447835 foot pound-force per minute.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying electrical or mechanical power consumption in engineering.
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Estimating power output of small hand-tools or manual winches.
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Interpreting legacy or imperial engineering documents using foot pound-force per minute.
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Calculating mechanical power for low-power pumps in imperial units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you input values using accurate joule per second measurements.
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Use this conversion primarily for applications involving slow rotational speeds or small mechanical power.
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Confirm the context suitableness since foot pound-force per minute is non-SI and less common in modern science.
Limitations
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Foot pound-force per minute is not a standard SI unit and rarely used in current scientific settings.
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Conversion precision might reduce when dealing with extremely large or small power values.
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Best suited for specific mechanical power rates related to slow rotations or small equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does joule per second represent?
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Joule per second measures power as the rate of energy transfer, equivalent exactly to one watt.
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Why convert to foot pound-force per minute?
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This unit is used in older or imperial engineering contexts to describe mechanical work rates at slow speeds.
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Can I use foot pound-force per minute for electrical power?
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It primarily describes mechanical power, so it is less common for electrical power applications.
Key Terminology
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Joule per second [J/s]
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An SI derived unit of power representing one joule of energy transferred per second, equivalent to one watt.
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Foot pound-force per minute
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A non-SI power unit measuring mechanical work rate equal to one foot-pound-force of work done per minute.