Convert foot pound-force/second to ton (refrigeration)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to ton (refrigeration) [ton], or Convert ton (refrigeration) to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.000385520239738 ton. To convert foot pound-force/second to ton (refrigeration), multiply the value by 0.000385520239738; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ton = 2593.89753617 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 = 0.000385520239738 ton
- 1 ton = 2593.89753617 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 0.00385520239738 ton
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 0.0385520239738 ton
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Ton (Refrigeration)
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.000385520239737981 ton
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to ton:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.000385520239737981 ton = 0.00578280359606972 ton
Foot Pound-Force/second to Ton (Refrigeration) Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | ton (refrigeration) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 0.000385520239738 ton |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 0.000771040479476 ton |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 0.00115656071921 ton |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 0.00192760119869 ton |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 0.00385520239738 ton |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 0.00771040479476 ton |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 0.0192760119869 ton |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 0.0385520239738 ton |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 0.192760119869 ton |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 0.385520239738 ton |
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.
Ton (Refrigeration)
A refrigeration ton is a unit of power used to describe the cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, equivalent to the heat removal of one ton of ice melting in 24 hours.
History/Origin
The refrigeration ton originated in the early 20th century as a practical measure for cooling capacity, based on the amount of heat required to melt one ton of ice over a 24-hour period, approximately 12,000 BTU per hour.
Current Use
It is primarily used in HVAC and refrigeration industries to specify the cooling capacity of air conditioning units and chillers, with 1 refrigeration ton equal to 12,000 BTU/h or approximately 3.517 kilowatts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in ton (refrigeration)?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 0.000385520239738 ton (refrigeration) (ton).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to ton (refrigeration)?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 0.000385520239738. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 0.000385520239738 = 0.00963800599345 ton.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in ton (refrigeration)?
10 ft*lbf/s = 0.00385520239738 ton.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the ton (refrigeration)?
The ton (refrigeration) is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s equals only 0.000385520239738 ton.