Convert foot pound-force/second to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.000324048267208 kcal(th)/s. To convert foot pound-force/second to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.000324048267208; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/s = 3085.96002878 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 = 0.000324048267208 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 3085.96002878 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 0.00324048267208 kcal(th)/s
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 0.0324048267208 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.000324048267208413 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to kcal(th)/s:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.000324048267208413 kcal(th)/s = 0.0048607240081262 kcal(th)/s
Foot Pound-Force/second to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 0.000324048267208 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 0.000648096534417 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 0.000972144801625 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 0.00162024133604 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 0.00324048267208 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 0.00648096534417 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 0.0162024133604 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 0.0324048267208 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 0.162024133604 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 0.324048267208 kcal(th)/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.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 0.000324048267208 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 0.000324048267208. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 0.000324048267208 = 0.00810120668021 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 ft*lbf/s = 0.00324048267208 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s equals only 0.000324048267208 kcal(th)/s.