Convert Btu (th)/second to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 777.648651133 lbf*ft/s. To convert Btu (th)/second to pound-foot/second, multiply the value by 777.648651133; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/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 lbf*ft/s
- 1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00128592777541 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 7776.48651133 lbf*ft/s
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 77764.8651133 lbf*ft/s
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Pound-Foot/second
1 Btu(th)/s = 777.648651133436 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to lbf*ft/s:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 777.648651133436 lbf*ft/s = 11664.7297670015 lbf*ft/s
Btu (Th)/second to Pound-Foot/second Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | pound-foot/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 777.648651133 lbf*ft/s |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 1555.29730227 lbf*ft/s |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 2332.9459534 lbf*ft/s |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 3888.24325567 lbf*ft/s |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 7776.48651133 lbf*ft/s |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 15552.9730227 lbf*ft/s |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 38882.4325567 lbf*ft/s |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 77764.8651133 lbf*ft/s |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 388824.325567 lbf*ft/s |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 777648.651133 lbf*ft/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.
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/second in pound-foot/second?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 777.648651133 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to pound-foot/second?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 777.648651133. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 777.648651133 = 19441.2162783 lbf*ft/s.
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in pound-foot/second?
10 Btu(th)/s = 7776.48651133 lbf*ft/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the pound-foot/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s = 777.648651133 lbf*ft/s.