Convert calorie (IT)/minute to pound-foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min], or Convert pound-foot/minute to calorie (IT)/minute.
How to Convert Calorie (It)/minute to Pound-Foot/minute
1 cal/min = 3088.02599995752 lbf*ft/min
Example: convert 15 cal/min to lbf*ft/min:
15 cal/min = 15 × 3088.02599995752 lbf*ft/min = 46320.3899993627 lbf*ft/min
Calorie (It)/minute to Pound-Foot/minute Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)/minute
Calorie per minute (cal/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and energy measurement, with the 'calorie per minute' emerging as a unit to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts like exercise and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Calorie per minute is used in fields such as sports science, physiology, and energy expenditure analysis to measure the rate of caloric energy transfer or consumption over time.
Pound-Foot/minute
Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, specifically the amount of work in pound-feet performed per minute.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in systems where imperial units are prevalent. It is derived from the foot-pound unit of work, divided by time in minutes, aligning with traditional British engineering practices.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per minute is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and automotive industries, to measure torque-related power outputs, though it is less common than SI units like watts or horsepower.