What does pound-foot per minute measure?

It measures mechanical power as the rate of doing work when a pound-force moves through one foot in one minute.

How is foot pound-force per second different from pound-foot per minute?

Foot pound-force per second measures power as work done per second, while pound-foot per minute measures it per minute, requiring a time unit conversion.

Can this converter be used for horsepower conversions?

Yes, since horsepower relates to these units (1 hp = 33,000 lbf·ft/min and 1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s), this converter helps facilitate those comparisons.

How to Convert from Pound-foot/minute to Foot pound-force/second

Learn how to convert power values from pound-foot per minute to foot pound-force per second using this simple and accurate unit converter. Understand the relationship between these imperial mechanical power units and see practical examples.

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Pound-foot/minute to Foot pound-force/second Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts mechanical power values from pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min), an imperial unit measuring power via force displacement per minute, to foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s), an imperial unit measuring power per second. It helps translate legacy and small-scale power measurements for better comparison and usage in engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in pound-foot per minute you want to convert.
Select pound-foot/minute as the input unit and foot pound-force/second as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in foot pound-force per second.
Use the conversion factor 1 lbf·ft/min = 0.0166666667 ft·lbf/s to verify results if needed.

Key Features

Converts power between pound-foot/minute and foot pound-force/second units accurately.
Provides clear conversion formulas and rates based on imperial mechanical power.
Supports power calculations in engineering, such as for hand tools and small engines.
Browser-based and easy to use without software installation.
Includes practical examples to illustrate usage.

Examples

60 pound-foot/minute converts to 1 foot pound-force/second.
120 pound-foot/minute is equal to 2 foot pound-force/second.

Common Use Cases

Converting small shaft or rotary power measurements in imperial units for legacy engineering data.
Calculating mechanical power output from measured torque and speeds in hand tools or small gearboxes.
Comparing power ratings in horsepower by converting between related imperial units.
Assessing performance of small engines and tools in manufacturing or repair contexts.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are accurate and correspond to the correct units before conversion.
Remember the conversion reflects a per-minute to per-second power change helpful in speed and torque computations.
Use this converter to simplify comparison between different imperial power units and horsepower ratings.
Complement with SI unit converters when working across measurement systems.
Verify results with known reference values or physical test data when possible.

Limitations

Conversion assumes constant power and does not account for dynamic changes in torque or speed.
Only applies to specific imperial mechanical power units without SI unit considerations.
May require additional steps for conversions involving non-constant or varying operating conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound-foot per minute measure?: It measures mechanical power as the rate of doing work when a pound-force moves through one foot in one minute.
How is foot pound-force per second different from pound-foot per minute?: Foot pound-force per second measures power as work done per second, while pound-foot per minute measures it per minute, requiring a time unit conversion.
Can this converter be used for horsepower conversions?: Yes, since horsepower relates to these units (1 hp = 33,000 lbf·ft/min and 1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s), this converter helps facilitate those comparisons.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min): An imperial power unit representing work done when one pound-force moves one foot in one minute.
Foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s): An imperial power unit equal to one pound-force applied through one foot every second of time.
Mechanical horsepower: A unit of power where 1 hp equals 33,000 lbf·ft/min or 550 ft·lbf/s, commonly used to rate engines and machines.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

0.0166666667

0.022597

33,000

Which unit represents power done per second?

Pound-foot per minute

Foot pound-force per second

Mechanical horsepower

What is a common use of converting from pound-foot/minute to foot pound-force/second?

Converting torque to force

Facilitating imperial power comparisons

Measuring speed in rpm

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