How can you convert kg . m . min(-1) into Watts?

To convert kg·m·min⁻¹ into Watts, it is essential to understand the relationship between these units. Power in Watts is defined as joules per second (J/s), and in this context, you can derive joules from the mass and distance moved over time.

When converting from kg·m·min⁻¹, you are measuring the work done (where 1 kg·m represents a force acting over a distance of 1 meter), and this work is done over a period of a minute. To find the power in Watts, you need to convert the time unit from minutes to seconds because Watts are defined in terms of seconds.

Since one minute equals 60 seconds, you can convert kg·m·min⁻¹ to kg·m·s⁻¹ by dividing the amount by 60. However, the correct factor to use when converting kg·m·min⁻¹ to Watts (J/s) is 6.0 because 1 kg·m·s⁻¹ (or 1 Watt) is equivalent to 60 kg·m·min⁻¹. Thus, you divide by 6.0 to adjust for the conversion from minutes to seconds while accounting for the