Convert erg/second to foot pound-force/hour
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h], or Convert foot pound-force/hour to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 0.000265522441957 ft*lbf/h. To convert erg/second to foot pound-force/hour, multiply the value by 0.000265522441957; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/h = 3766.16 erg/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 erg/s = 0.000265522441957 ft*lbf/h
- 1 ft*lbf/h = 3766.16 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 0.00265522441957 ft*lbf/h
- 100 erg/s = 0.0265522441957 ft*lbf/h
How to Convert Erg/second to Foot Pound-Force/hour
1 erg/s = 0.000265522441956794 ft*lbf/h
Example: convert 15 erg/s to ft*lbf/h:
15 erg/s = 15 × 0.000265522441956794 ft*lbf/h = 0.00398283662935191 ft*lbf/h
Erg/second to Foot Pound-Force/hour Conversion Table
| erg/second | foot pound-force/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 0.000265522441957 ft*lbf/h |
| 2 erg/s | 0.000531044883914 ft*lbf/h |
| 3 erg/s | 0.00079656732587 ft*lbf/h |
| 5 erg/s | 0.00132761220978 ft*lbf/h |
| 10 erg/s | 0.00265522441957 ft*lbf/h |
| 20 erg/s | 0.00531044883914 ft*lbf/h |
| 50 erg/s | 0.0132761220978 ft*lbf/h |
| 100 erg/s | 0.0265522441957 ft*lbf/h |
| 500 erg/s | 0.132761220978 ft*lbf/h |
| 1000 erg/s | 0.265522441957 ft*lbf/h |
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Foot Pound-Force/hour
Foot pound-force per hour (ft*lbf/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over the period of one hour.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force is an imperial unit of work or energy, and its use in power measurements like ft*lbf/h has been common in engineering fields in the United States. It has been used historically in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, ft*lbf/h is primarily used in specific engineering applications, such as in the measurement of small power outputs in mechanical systems, though it is largely replaced by SI units like watts in most scientific and international contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in foot pound-force/hour?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 0.000265522441957 foot pound-force/hour (ft*lbf/h).
How do you convert erg/second to foot pound-force/hour?
Multiply the erg/second value by 0.000265522441957. For example, 25 erg/s × 0.000265522441957 = 0.00663806104892 ft*lbf/h.
What is 10 erg/second in foot pound-force/hour?
10 erg/s = 0.00265522441957 ft*lbf/h.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the foot pound-force/hour?
The foot pound-force/hour is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 0.000265522441957 ft*lbf/h.