What does one pound-foot per second represent?

It is an Imperial unit of power indicating one pound-force foot of work done every second, measuring the rate of energy transfer or mechanical work.

How is power expressed in pound-foot per minute related to horsepower?

One mechanical horsepower equals 33,000 pound-foot per minute, connecting power ratings in these Imperial units.

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

Q: Why convert from pound-foot/second to pound-foot/minute?

To express power in terms compatible with legacy Imperial engineering data, especially where rotational speed is measured per minute.

Convert power units from pound-foot per second to pound-foot per minute easily with our handy tool. Learn about their definitions, common uses, and step-by-step conversion guidance.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to transform power measurements expressed in pound-foot per second into pound-foot per minute. Both units are used in Imperial (US customary) engineering, particularly for calculating mechanical power from torque and rotational speed.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value in pound-foot/second you wish to convert.
Select pound-foot/minute as the target unit.
Click the convert button to instantly see the result.
Use the conversion formula 1 pound-foot/second equals 60 pound-foot/minute to verify results.

Key Features

Convert between pound-foot/second and pound-foot/minute units seamlessly.
Provides straightforward unit definitions and use cases.
Supports conversion relevant to mechanical engineering and power rating contexts.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring additional software.

Examples

2 pound-foot/second converts to 120 pound-foot/minute (2 × 60 = 120).
0.5 pound-foot/second converts to 30 pound-foot/minute (0.5 × 60 = 30).

Common Use Cases

Calculating mechanical power using torque and rotational speed in Imperial units.
Converting power outputs for small motors, hand tools, and gearboxes rated in foot-pounds.
Analyzing historical or legacy engineering specifications provided in Imperial units.
Relating shaft power measurements to mechanical horsepower for machine ratings.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the consistent definitions of pound-force and foot in your context before converting.
When sharing results internationally, consider converting to SI units like watts for clarity.
Use this conversion primarily for Imperial-unit engineering or legacy data to ensure meaningful comparisons.

Limitations

The pound-force and foot definitions may slightly differ depending on applied standards.
These units are less prevalent globally compared to SI units, requiring additional conversions for some uses.
Rounding errors can occur since pound-foot/minute represents smaller power increments than pound-foot/second.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one pound-foot per second represent?: It is an Imperial unit of power indicating one pound-force foot of work done every second, measuring the rate of energy transfer or mechanical work.
How is power expressed in pound-foot per minute related to horsepower?: One mechanical horsepower equals 33,000 pound-foot per minute, connecting power ratings in these Imperial units.
Why convert from pound-foot/second to pound-foot/minute?: To express power in terms compatible with legacy Imperial engineering data, especially where rotational speed is measured per minute.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot per second: An Imperial power unit representing one pound-force foot of work performed each second.
Pound-foot per minute: An Imperial unit of mechanical power indicating the rate of work done when a pound-force moves one foot per minute.
Mechanical horsepower: A unit of power equal to 33,000 pound-foot per minute, commonly used in machine ratings.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures mechanical power as work done per second?

Pound-foot per minute

Pound-foot per second

Mechanical horsepower

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

0.022597

33,000

For what kind of data is converting to pound-foot per minute especially useful?

Legacy Imperial engineering data

SI unit power data

Metric horsepower ratings

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