What Is This Tool?
This tool converts power values from pound-foot per minute, an imperial mechanical power unit, to erg per second, a CGS system power unit commonly used in astrophysics and older scientific literature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in pound-foot per minute.
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Select pound-foot/minute as the input unit and erg/second (erg/s) as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent power in erg per second.
Key Features
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Converts power from pound-foot/minute to erg/second accurately using a fixed conversion rate.
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Supports legacy engineering and scientific unit standards.
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Browser-based and easy to use with immediate results.
Examples
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2 pound-foot/minute equals 451,939.31610982 erg/second
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0.5 pound-foot/minute equals 112,984.829027455 erg/second
Common Use Cases
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Translating mechanical power data in imperial units to CGS units.
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Evaluating small rotary power in engineering test setups like hand tools and gearboxes.
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Expressing radiative power of astronomical objects in astrophysics research.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you enter power values with correct units for accurate conversion.
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Use this tool primarily for legacy data or scientific contexts requiring erg/second units.
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Cross-check conversions when integrating with SI unit systems for consistency.
Limitations
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Pound-foot/minute is less used in modern measurements compared to SI units.
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Erg/second is mainly suited for specialized scientific and astrophysical contexts.
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Precision may vary when converting between very different unit systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one pound-foot per minute represent?
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It is an imperial unit of mechanical power representing the rate of doing work when one pound-force moves through one foot in one minute.
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Why use erg per second as a power unit?
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Erg per second is a CGS-system unit often used in astrophysics and older scientific literature to express power, especially in contexts where SI units are not preferred.
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How is the conversion between pound-foot/minute and erg/second calculated?
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Using a fixed conversion rate where 1 pound-foot/minute equals 225,969.65805491 erg/second.
Key Terminology
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Pound-foot per minute
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An imperial unit of mechanical power defining the rate of work when one pound-force moves through one foot in one minute.
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Erg per second (erg/s)
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A CGS unit of power equal to one erg of energy transferred per second, often used in astrophysics.
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Mechanical horsepower
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An imperial unit of power equal to 33,000 pound-foot per minute.