What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you change power values from pound-foot per hour (lbf*ft/h) to foot pound-force per minute, enabling you to represent mechanical work rates in different imperial time units. It's particularly useful for engineering, historical data review, and calculations involving low power outputs.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h).
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Select the desired target unit: foot pound-force per minute.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent power value.
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Use the result to analyze or document mechanical power rates.
Key Features
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Converts power from pound-foot per hour to foot pound-force per minute instantly.
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Supports legacy imperial units used in mechanical engineering.
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Simple interface for quick and accurate conversions.
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Offers practical use for vintage equipment and manual tool power estimation.
Examples
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10 lbf*ft/h is equal to 0.166666667 foot pound-force per minute.
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60 lbf*ft/h converts to 1 foot pound-force per minute.
Common Use Cases
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Converting slow mechanical work rates in small clock or gear-train power analysis.
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Documenting power output in historical or vintage imperial specifications.
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Estimating hand-crank or slow winch mechanical power in engineering contexts.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always verify the unit selections before conversion to ensure accuracy.
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Use this tool to clarify power rates expressed over different time intervals.
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Convert to watts for compatibility with modern engineering standards when needed.
Limitations
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Both units represent very low power levels appropriate only for specialized cases.
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Non-SI units may require additional conversion for use in modern engineering standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h) measure?
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Pound-foot per hour measures mechanical power as the rate of one foot-pound force of work done per hour in imperial units.
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Why convert to foot pound-force per minute?
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Converting to foot pound-force per minute helps express power rates over minutes, useful for slow speeds or manual tools.
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Can these units be converted to watts?
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Yes, these units can be converted to watts for compatibility with modern engineering measurements.
Key Terminology
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Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h]
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An imperial unit of power indicating one foot-pound force of work done every hour.
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Foot pound-force per minute
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A non-SI unit measuring mechanical work rate as one foot-pound force performed each minute.