Convert pound-foot/minute to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Gigawatt
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.259696e-11 GW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to GW:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.259696e-11 GW = 3.389544e-10 GW
Pound-Foot/minute to Gigawatt Conversion Table
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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.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.