Convert pound-foot/minute to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 lbf*ft/min = 7.71040280434367e-08 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to MBtu/h:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 7.71040280434367e-08 MBtu/h = 1.15656042065155e-06 MBtu/h
Pound-Foot/minute to Mbtu (It)/hour 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.
Mbtu (It)/hour
MBtu/h (Million British thermal units per hour) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption, particularly in heating, cooling, and energy industries.
History/Origin
The MBtu/h unit originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, with the 'Million' prefix indicating a large-scale measurement. It has been used primarily in the United States and industry contexts to quantify energy flow rates in power and energy systems.
Current Use
Today, MBtu/h is used in the energy sector to specify heating and cooling capacities, energy production rates, and power consumption in industrial and commercial applications, especially where large-scale thermal energy transfer is involved.