Convert foot pound-force/second to kilojoule/hour
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to kilojoule/hour [kJ/h], or Convert kilojoule/hour to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 4.8809446161 kJ/h. To convert foot pound-force/second to kilojoule/hour, multiply the value by 4.8809446161; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/h = 0.204878374711 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 = 4.8809446161 kJ/h
- 1 kJ/h = 0.204878374711 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 48.809446161 kJ/h
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 488.09446161 kJ/h
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Kilojoule/hour
1 ft*lbf/s = 4.88094461609524 kJ/h
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to kJ/h:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 4.88094461609524 kJ/h = 73.2141692414287 kJ/h
Foot Pound-Force/second to Kilojoule/hour Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | kilojoule/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 4.8809446161 kJ/h |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 9.76188923219 kJ/h |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 14.6428338483 kJ/h |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 24.4047230805 kJ/h |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 48.809446161 kJ/h |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 97.6188923219 kJ/h |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 244.047230805 kJ/h |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 488.09446161 kJ/h |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 2440.47230805 kJ/h |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 4880.9446161 kJ/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.
Kilojoule/hour
A kilojoule per hour (kJ/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per hour has been used as a measure of power in contexts where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, particularly in engineering and scientific applications, though it is less common than standard SI units like watts.
Current Use
kJ/h is used in specific fields such as thermodynamics and energy management to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in systems where energy is measured in kilojoules and the rate is expressed per hour, though it is often converted to watts for standardization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in kilojoule/hour?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 4.8809446161 kilojoule/hour (kJ/h).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to kilojoule/hour?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 4.8809446161. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 4.8809446161 = 122.023615402 kJ/h.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in kilojoule/hour?
10 ft*lbf/s = 48.809446161 kJ/h.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the kilojoule/hour?
The foot pound-force/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s = 4.8809446161 kJ/h.