Convert pound-foot/minute to petawatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min] to petawatt [PW], or Convert petawatt to pound-foot/minute.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/minute to Petawatt
1 lbf*ft/min = 2.259696e-17 PW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/min to PW:
15 lbf*ft/min = 15 × 2.259696e-17 PW = 3.389544e-16 PW
Pound-Foot/minute to Petawatt 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.
Petawatt
A petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to 10^15 watts, used to measure extremely high power levels.
History/Origin
The petawatt was introduced in the 1980s as part of the SI prefixes to describe ultra-high power outputs, particularly in laser physics and astrophysics research.
Current Use
Petawatts are primarily used in scientific research involving high-intensity lasers, astrophysics, and nuclear physics to quantify extremely large power outputs.