Convert foot pound-force/second to joule/hour
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to joule/hour [J/h], or Convert joule/hour to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 4880.94071525 J/h. To convert foot pound-force/second to joule/hour, multiply the value by 4880.94071525; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/h = 0.00020487853845 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 = 4880.94071525 J/h
- 1 J/h = 0.00020487853845 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 48809.4071525 J/h
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 488094.071525 J/h
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Joule/hour
1 ft*lbf/s = 4880.94071524743 J/h
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to J/h:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 4880.94071524743 J/h = 73214.1107287114 J/h
Foot Pound-Force/second to Joule/hour Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | joule/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 4880.94071525 J/h |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 9761.88143049 J/h |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 14642.8221457 J/h |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 24404.7035762 J/h |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 48809.4071525 J/h |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 97618.8143049 J/h |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 244047.035762 J/h |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 488094.071525 J/h |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 2440470.35762 J/h |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 4880940.71525 J/h |
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.
Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in joule/hour?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 4880.94071525 joule/hour (J/h).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to joule/hour?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 4880.94071525. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 4880.94071525 = 122023.517881 J/h.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in joule/hour?
10 ft*lbf/s = 48809.4071525 J/h.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the joule/hour?
The foot pound-force/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s = 4880.94071525 J/h.