What does pound-foot/second measure?

Pound-foot/second is an Imperial unit measuring power as work done per second, especially in mechanical contexts.

Why convert to kilojoule/minute?

Kilojoule/minute is useful for expressing energy transfer rates per minute, ideal for physiological and calorimetric data.

Is this conversion common outside the US?

Because pound-foot/second is an Imperial unit, it is less common internationally compared to metric measurements.

How accurate is the conversion?

Conversion uses a precise factor, but rounding and time unit differences should be considered in high-precision work.

How to Convert from Pound-foot/second to Kilojoule/minute [kJ/min]?

Convert power measurements from pound-foot/second, an Imperial unit, to kilojoule/minute, a metric unit suitable for expressing energy rates per minute, using a straightforward conversion tool.

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Pound-foot/second to Kilojoule/minute [kJ/min] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform power values from pound-foot/second, a unit used mainly in Imperial engineering contexts, into kilojoule/minute, which is commonly used in physiological, calorimetric, and appliance energy measurements over minutes.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in pound-foot/second
Select the input unit as pound-foot/second
Choose the output unit as kilojoule/minute [kJ/min]
Click convert to get the equivalent energy rate in kJ/min

Key Features

Instant conversion from pound-foot/second to kilojoule/minute [kJ/min]
Supports mechanical and metabolic power measurement conversions
Browser-based and easy to use for engineers and researchers

Examples

Convert 10 pound-foot/second: 10 × 0.0813490769 = 0.813490769 kJ/min
Convert 5 pound-foot/second: 5 × 0.0813490769 = 0.4067453845 kJ/min

Common Use Cases

Calculating mechanical power where torque and rotational speed are in Imperial units
Translating old technical data from US customary system into SI compatible units
Measuring metabolic or calorimetric energy rates expressed per minute
Assessing power consumption of small appliances over time intervals expressed in minutes

Tips & Best Practices

Verify that input units match the pound-foot/second unit for accurate conversion
Use this tool to convert legacy engineering values to metric units efficiently
Check that applications suit minute-based power expressions when using kilojoule/minute
Be mindful of differences in time bases—seconds versus minutes—to avoid confusion

Limitations

Differences in base time units can cause interpretation errors if not carefully handled
Pound-foot/second is mainly used in the US, so conversions may be less relevant internationally
Kilojoule/minute is specialized and may not apply outside contexts needing minute-based energy rates
Rounding in conversion factors can impact precision in sensitive calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound-foot/second measure?: Pound-foot/second is an Imperial unit measuring power as work done per second, especially in mechanical contexts.
Why convert to kilojoule/minute?: Kilojoule/minute is useful for expressing energy transfer rates per minute, ideal for physiological and calorimetric data.
Is this conversion common outside the US?: Because pound-foot/second is an Imperial unit, it is less common internationally compared to metric measurements.
How accurate is the conversion?: Conversion uses a precise factor, but rounding and time unit differences should be considered in high-precision work.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot/second: An Imperial power unit equal to one pound-force foot of work per second, measuring mechanical power.
Kilojoule/minute [kJ/min]: A metric power unit representing energy transfer of one kilojoule per minute, used in metabolic and calorimetric contexts.
Conversion Rate: The factor 1 pound-foot/second equals 0.0813490769 kilojoule/minute used to translate values between these units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of quantity does pound-foot/second measure?

Energy

Power

Force

Which unit measures energy transfer rate per minute?

Pound-foot/second

Kilojoule/minute

Watt-second

Why must care be taken with this conversion?

Units measure different physical quantities

Different time bases and rounding errors

Units are identical

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