Convert Btu (th)/second to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 777.648651133 ft*lbf/s. To convert Btu (th)/second to foot pound-force/second, multiply the value by 777.648651133; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00128592777541 Btu(th)/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 777.648651133 ft*lbf/s
- 1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00128592777541 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 7776.48651133 ft*lbf/s
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 77764.8651133 ft*lbf/s
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 Btu(th)/s = 777.648651133436 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to ft*lbf/s:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 777.648651133436 ft*lbf/s = 11664.7297670015 ft*lbf/s
Btu (Th)/second to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | foot pound-force/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 777.648651133 ft*lbf/s |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 1555.29730227 ft*lbf/s |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 2332.9459534 ft*lbf/s |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 3888.24325567 ft*lbf/s |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 7776.48651133 ft*lbf/s |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 15552.9730227 ft*lbf/s |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 38882.4325567 ft*lbf/s |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 77764.8651133 ft*lbf/s |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 388824.325567 ft*lbf/s |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 777648.651133 ft*lbf/s |
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/second in foot pound-force/second?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 777.648651133 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to foot pound-force/second?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 777.648651133. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 777.648651133 = 19441.2162783 ft*lbf/s.
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in foot pound-force/second?
10 Btu(th)/s = 7776.48651133 ft*lbf/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the foot pound-force/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s = 777.648651133 ft*lbf/s.