Convert foot pound-force/hour to decijoule/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h] to decijoule/second [dJ/s], or Convert decijoule/second to foot pound-force/hour.
1 ft*lbf/h = 0.00376616 dJ/s. To convert foot pound-force/hour to decijoule/second, multiply the value by 0.00376616; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dJ/s = 265.522441957 ft*lbf/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf/h = 0.00376616 dJ/s
- 1 dJ/s = 265.522441957 ft*lbf/h
- 10 ft*lbf/h = 0.0376616 dJ/s
- 100 ft*lbf/h = 0.376616 dJ/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/hour to Decijoule/second
1 ft*lbf/h = 0.00376616 dJ/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/h to dJ/s:
15 ft*lbf/h = 15 × 0.00376616 dJ/s = 0.0564924 dJ/s
Foot Pound-Force/hour to Decijoule/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/hour | decijoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/h | 0.00376616 dJ/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/h | 0.00753232 dJ/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/h | 0.01129848 dJ/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/h | 0.0188308 dJ/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/h | 0.0376616 dJ/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/h | 0.0753232 dJ/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/h | 0.188308 dJ/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/h | 0.376616 dJ/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/h | 1.88308 dJ/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/h | 3.76616 dJ/s |
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.
Decijoule/second
A decijoule per second (dJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one-tenth of a joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The decijoule is a decimal submultiple of the joule, introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate measurements at smaller scales. Its usage in power calculations, such as decijoules per second, has been consistent with the adoption of SI units, though it is less common in modern practice.
Current Use
Decijoule per second is rarely used in contemporary contexts; power is more commonly expressed in watts (joules per second). When used, it typically appears in specialized scientific or engineering applications requiring fine-grained energy rate measurements at the deci level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/hour in decijoule/second?
1 foot pound-force/hour (ft*lbf/h) = 0.00376616 decijoule/second (dJ/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/hour to decijoule/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/hour value by 0.00376616. For example, 25 ft*lbf/h × 0.00376616 = 0.094154 dJ/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/hour in decijoule/second?
10 ft*lbf/h = 0.0376616 dJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/hour or the decijoule/second?
The decijoule/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/h equals only 0.00376616 dJ/s.