What is a pound-foot per minute?

It is an imperial unit of mechanical power that represents work done when one pound-force moves through one foot in one minute.

How is horsepower defined in this conversion?

This conversion uses mechanical or imperial horsepower, defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, roughly equal to 745.7 watts.

Why convert pound-foot per minute to horsepower?

Converting helps translate legacy mechanical power values into the more commonly used horsepower unit for ratings and specifications.

How to Convert from Pound-foot/minute to Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]?

Learn the process and details of converting mechanical power from pound-foot per minute to the common mechanical horsepower unit used in various engineering and automotive applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows users to convert power values measured in pound-foot per minute, an imperial unit, into horsepower, a widely used unit for rating mechanical power in engines and machinery.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in pound-foot per minute you wish to convert
Select the output unit as horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent horsepower value
Review results to translate legacy or imperial power measurements into horsepower

Key Features

Converts pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) to horsepower (hp, hp (UK))
Based on the defined conversion rate of 1 lbf·ft/min = 0.000030303 hp
Supports conversion consistent with mechanical and automotive power ratings
Browser-based and easy to operate for quick power unit translations

Examples

Converting 10 pound-foot per minute results in 0.00030303 horsepower
33,000 pound-foot per minute corresponds exactly to 1 horsepower as a key reference
Use conversion to compare small hand tool power ratings to standard horsepower units

Common Use Cases

Expressing small shaft or rotary power in legacy or imperial engineering data
Converting torque and speed measurements into power for testing hand tools and small motors
Comparing mechanical power levels with horsepower ratings for machine specifications
Rating automotive and motorcycle engine output for vehicle specifications and marketing
Specifying power in datasheets for electric motors, pumps, and small engine products
Evaluating marine engine and industrial machinery performance using conventional horsepower

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are correctly measured in pound-foot per minute before conversion
Be aware of the small scale of pound-foot per minute relative to horsepower and handle decimals carefully
Note that different horsepower definitions exist; this tool uses the mechanical/imperial variant
Use converted results to translate legacy measurements into widely recognized horsepower units

Limitations

Conversions may result in very small decimal values due to the difference in unit scale
Different horsepower variants such as metric horsepower can affect precise comparisons
This tool specifically addresses the mechanical horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) variant

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pound-foot per minute?: It is an imperial unit of mechanical power that represents work done when one pound-force moves through one foot in one minute.
How is horsepower defined in this conversion?: This conversion uses mechanical or imperial horsepower, defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, roughly equal to 745.7 watts.
Why convert pound-foot per minute to horsepower?: Converting helps translate legacy mechanical power values into the more commonly used horsepower unit for ratings and specifications.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min): An imperial unit of mechanical power representing work done when a force of one pound-force moves one foot in one minute.
Horsepower (hp, hp (UK)): A non-SI unit of power, where mechanical horsepower is defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, about 745.7 watts.
Mechanical power: The rate of doing work through force applied over a distance in a given time, measured in units like pound-foot per minute or horsepower.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one pound-foot per minute represent?

One pound-force moving one foot in one minute

One pound-force moving one foot in one second

One pound moving one foot in one minute

What is the approximate horsepower equivalent of 33,000 pound-foot per minute?

0.000030303 hp

1 hp

33,000 hp

Which industries commonly use horsepower for power ratings?

Mechanical engineering and automotive industries

Textile and food industries

Pharmaceutical and chemical industries

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