Convert foot pound-force/hour to erg/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h] to erg/second [erg/s], or Convert erg/second to foot pound-force/hour.
1 ft*lbf/h = 3766.16 erg/s. To convert foot pound-force/hour to erg/second, multiply the value by 3766.16; to go the other way, divide by it (1 erg/s = 0.000265522441957 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 = 3766.16 erg/s
- 1 erg/s = 0.000265522441957 ft*lbf/h
- 10 ft*lbf/h = 37661.6 erg/s
- 100 ft*lbf/h = 376616 erg/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/hour to Erg/second
1 ft*lbf/h = 3766.16 erg/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/h to erg/s:
15 ft*lbf/h = 15 × 3766.16 erg/s = 56492.4 erg/s
Foot Pound-Force/hour to Erg/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/hour | erg/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/h | 3766.16 erg/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/h | 7532.32 erg/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/h | 11298.48 erg/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/h | 18830.8 erg/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/h | 37661.6 erg/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/h | 75323.2 erg/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/h | 188308 erg/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/h | 376616 erg/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/h | 1883080 erg/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/h | 3766160 erg/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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/hour in erg/second?
1 foot pound-force/hour (ft*lbf/h) = 3766.16 erg/second (erg/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/hour to erg/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/hour value by 3766.16. For example, 25 ft*lbf/h × 3766.16 = 94154 erg/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/hour in erg/second?
10 ft*lbf/h = 37661.6 erg/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/hour or the erg/second?
The foot pound-force/hour is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/h = 3766.16 erg/s.