Convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/hour.
1 ft*lbf/h = 5.04818086893e-07 hp (water). To convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 5.04818086893e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 1980911.59165 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 = 5.04818086893e-07 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 1980911.59165 ft*lbf/h
- 10 ft*lbf/h = 5.04818086893e-06 hp (water)
- 100 ft*lbf/h = 5.04818086893e-05 hp (water)
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/hour to Horsepower (Water)
1 ft*lbf/h = 5.04818086893115e-07 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/h to hp (water):
15 ft*lbf/h = 15 × 5.04818086893115e-07 hp (water) = 7.57227130339672e-06 hp (water)
Foot Pound-Force/hour to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/hour | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/h | 5.04818086893e-07 hp (water) |
| 2 ft*lbf/h | 1.00963617379e-06 hp (water) |
| 3 ft*lbf/h | 1.51445426068e-06 hp (water) |
| 5 ft*lbf/h | 2.52409043447e-06 hp (water) |
| 10 ft*lbf/h | 5.04818086893e-06 hp (water) |
| 20 ft*lbf/h | 1.00963617379e-05 hp (water) |
| 50 ft*lbf/h | 2.52409043447e-05 hp (water) |
| 100 ft*lbf/h | 5.04818086893e-05 hp (water) |
| 500 ft*lbf/h | 0.000252409043447 hp (water) |
| 1000 ft*lbf/h | 0.000504818086893 hp (water) |
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.
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/hour in horsepower (water)?
1 foot pound-force/hour (ft*lbf/h) = 5.04818086893e-07 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the foot pound-force/hour value by 5.04818086893e-07. For example, 25 ft*lbf/h × 5.04818086893e-07 = 1.26204521723e-05 hp (water).
What is 10 foot pound-force/hour in horsepower (water)?
10 ft*lbf/h = 5.04818086893e-06 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/hour or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/h equals only 5.04818086893e-07 hp (water).