Convert foot pound-force/minute to dekawatt
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to foot pound-force/minute.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Dekawatt
1 ft*lbf/min = 0.002259696 daW
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to daW:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 0.002259696 daW = 0.03389544 daW
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Dekawatt Conversion Table
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Foot Pound-Force/minute
The foot pound-force per minute (ft*lbf/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over one minute.
History/Origin
This unit has been used primarily in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in the United States, where imperial units are common. It originated from the foot-pound-force as a measure of work, combined with time to express power.
Current Use
The foot pound-force per minute is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, for measuring power in mechanical systems, motors, and torque-related applications where imperial units are standard.
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.