What is a pound-foot per minute?

A pound-foot per minute is an imperial unit of mechanical power representing the rate at which one pound-force moves through one foot in one minute.

How do I convert pound-foot/minute to pound-foot/second?

Multiply the value in pound-foot per minute by 0.0166666667 to get the equivalent power in pound-foot per second.

Why is this conversion useful?

It helps translate power measurements from a per-minute rate to a per-second rate, allowing better alignment with SI time units and easier comparison with other power units.

How to Convert from Pound-foot/minute to Pound-foot/second?

Learn how to convert power measurements from pound-foot per minute to pound-foot per second using a simple conversion formula. Understand the definitions, use cases, and practical examples for these imperial power units.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change power values from pound-foot per minute to pound-foot per second, two imperial units used to express mechanical power rates in different time intervals. It is useful for converting legacy engineering data into compatible units for analysis or comparison.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in pound-foot/minute that you want to convert.
Select the input unit as pound-foot/minute and the output unit as pound-foot/second.
Use the provided conversion formula or let the tool calculate the equivalent power in pound-foot/second.
Review the result and apply it to your engineering or analysis context.

Key Features

Converts power values from pound-foot/minute to pound-foot/second using a precise conversion factor.
Supports imperial unit calculations for mechanical power involving torque and rotational speed.
Provides clear definitions and practical examples to guide conversions.
Facilitates comparisons between legacy power ratings and SI unit equivalents.

Examples

Convert 10 pound-foot/minute: 10 × 0.0166666667 = 0.166666667 pound-foot/second.
Convert 60 pound-foot/minute: 60 × 0.0166666667 = 1 pound-foot/second.

Common Use Cases

Expressing small shaft or rotary power in legacy or imperial engineering data.
Calculating mechanical power from torque and rotational speed in imperial units.
Estimating power output of hand tools, small gearboxes, or low-power motors.
Comparing machine ratings provided in horsepower or legacy imperial power units.
Converting historical technical specifications to SI units for analysis or comparison.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure steady-state power conditions when applying the conversion to avoid inaccuracies.
Use the exact conversion formula: multiply pound-foot/minute by 0.0166666667 to get pound-foot/second.
Double-check unit consistency when working with torque and rotational speed values.
Be mindful that the conversion is based on dividing time units (minutes to seconds), which may affect precise calculations.

Limitations

Conversion involves dividing by 60, which can lead to rounding errors in high-precision contexts.
Assumes steady power output and does not account for transient changes or variable loads.
Restricted to imperial power units pound-foot/minute and pound-foot/second without support for other units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pound-foot per minute?: A pound-foot per minute is an imperial unit of mechanical power representing the rate at which one pound-force moves through one foot in one minute.
How do I convert pound-foot/minute to pound-foot/second?: Multiply the value in pound-foot per minute by 0.0166666667 to get the equivalent power in pound-foot per second.
Why is this conversion useful?: It helps translate power measurements from a per-minute rate to a per-second rate, allowing better alignment with SI time units and easier comparison with other power units.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot/minute: An imperial unit of mechanical power indicating one pound-force moved one foot in one minute.
Pound-foot/second: An imperial power unit measuring one pound-force foot of work done per second.
Mechanical Power: The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred in mechanical systems.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one pound-foot per second represent?

A rate of work done with one pound-force moving one foot in one second.

A unit of torque measurement only.

An SI unit of energy.

Which conversion factor is used to convert pound-foot/minute to pound-foot/second?

0.022597

0.0166666667

For which applications is this converter especially useful?

Legacy engineering data and small motor power estimation.

Converting temperature units.

Measuring electrical current.

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