What does volt ampere measure?

Volt ampere measures apparent power in AC circuits as the product of RMS voltage and RMS current, regardless of phase angle.

Why use foot pound-force per minute instead of watts?

Foot pound-force per minute is used in legacy and imperial engineering records or when quantifying small mechanical power with imperial units.

Does this conversion reflect actual mechanical power output?

No, since volt ampere is apparent power, this conversion assumes conditions where electrical apparent power relates to mechanical work rate, which depends on the power factor.

How to Convert from Volt Ampere [V*A] to Foot pound-force/minute?

Learn how to convert volt ampere (V*A), the unit of apparent power in AC circuits, to foot pound-force per minute, a mechanical power unit used in imperial systems and legacy documents.

Volt ampere [V*A]

Foot pound-force/minute

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Volt ampere [V*A] to Foot pound-force/minute Conversion Table

Volt ampere [V*A]	Foot pound-force/minute

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Volt ampere [V*A] to Foot pound-force/minute Conversion Table
Volt ampere [V*A]	Foot pound-force/minute

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values measured in volt amperes, which represent apparent electrical power in AC systems, into mechanical power units expressed as foot pound-force per minute, suitable for small-scale mechanical work in imperial units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in volt amperes that you want to convert.
Select 'volt ampere [V*A]' as the input unit and 'foot pound-force/minute' as the output unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent mechanical power measurement.
Review the result which shows foot pound-force per minute based on the input.

Key Features

Converts apparent power from volt ampere (V*A) to foot pound-force per minute.
Supports electrical and mechanical power unit translation for engineering use.
Provides instantaneous conversion using a precise conversion factor.
Suitable for applications involving small mechanical power and legacy unit systems.

Examples

2 V*A converts to 88.5074579134 foot pound-force per minute.
0.5 V*A converts to 22.12686447835 foot pound-force per minute.

Common Use Cases

Rating transformers, UPS, and generators by their apparent power capacity.
Evaluating electrical distribution equipment where voltage and current limits are crucial.
Translating electrical apparent power into mechanical work units for small machinery or manual tools.
Reporting mechanical power in legacy or imperial engineering documents.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the power factor is considered since volt ampere measures apparent power, not real power.
Use this conversion for applications involving small mechanical power or imperial units.
Remember that foot pound-force per minute is less common today than SI units such as watts.
Validate conversions where exact mechanical output power is critical, as apparent power may not reflect real power.

Limitations

Volt ampere reflects apparent power and does not always equal actual mechanical output power depending on power factor.
Foot pound-force per minute is a non-SI unit, less used than watts in modern contexts.
The conversion assumes appropriate conditions where electrical apparent power corresponds to mechanical work rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does volt ampere measure?: Volt ampere measures apparent power in AC circuits as the product of RMS voltage and RMS current, regardless of phase angle.
Why use foot pound-force per minute instead of watts?: Foot pound-force per minute is used in legacy and imperial engineering records or when quantifying small mechanical power with imperial units.
Does this conversion reflect actual mechanical power output?: No, since volt ampere is apparent power, this conversion assumes conditions where electrical apparent power relates to mechanical work rate, which depends on the power factor.

Key Terminology

Volt ampere (V*A): Unit of apparent power in AC circuits, equal to the product of RMS voltage and RMS current.
Foot pound-force per minute: A non-SI unit of power representing one foot-pound-force of work done each minute, used for measuring mechanical power.
Apparent Power: The total power in an AC circuit, including both real power and reactive power components.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does a volt ampere (V*A) represent?

Real power in DC circuits

Apparent power in AC circuits

Mechanical power output

What type of unit is foot pound-force per minute?

An SI unit

A non-SI mechanical power unit

A unit of voltage

Why might the conversion between V*A and foot pound-force per minute have limitations?

Because foot pound-force per minute is not defined

Due to power factor affecting apparent versus real power

Because volts and amps measure mechanical power

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