Convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00128506746823 Btu/s. To convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.00128506746823; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 778.169259376 ft*lbf/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 ft*lbf/s = 0.00128506746823 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 778.169259376 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 0.0128506746823 Btu/s
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 0.128506746823 Btu/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Btu (It)/second
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00128506746822929 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to Btu/s:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.00128506746822929 Btu/s = 0.0192760120234393 Btu/s
Foot Pound-Force/second to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 0.00128506746823 Btu/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 0.00257013493646 Btu/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 0.00385520240469 Btu/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 0.00642533734115 Btu/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 0.0128506746823 Btu/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 0.0257013493646 Btu/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 0.0642533734115 Btu/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 0.128506746823 Btu/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 0.642533734115 Btu/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 1.28506746823 Btu/s |
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in Btu (IT)/second?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 0.00128506746823 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 0.00128506746823. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 0.00128506746823 = 0.0321266867057 Btu/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in Btu (IT)/second?
10 ft*lbf/s = 0.0128506746823 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the Btu (IT)/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s equals only 0.00128506746823 Btu/s.