Convert horsepower (water) to pound-foot/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h], or Convert pound-foot/hour to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 1980911.59165 lbf*ft/h. To convert horsepower (water) to pound-foot/hour, multiply the value by 1980911.59165; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/h = 5.04818086893e-07 hp (water)). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp (water) = 1980911.59165 lbf*ft/h
- 1 lbf*ft/h = 5.04818086893e-07 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 19809115.9165 lbf*ft/h
- 100 hp (water) = 198091159.165 lbf*ft/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Pound-Foot/hour
1 hp (water) = 1980911.59164773 lbf*ft/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to lbf*ft/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 1980911.59164773 lbf*ft/h = 29713673.8747159 lbf*ft/h
Horsepower (Water) to Pound-Foot/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | pound-foot/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 1980911.59165 lbf*ft/h |
| 2 hp (water) | 3961823.1833 lbf*ft/h |
| 3 hp (water) | 5942734.77494 lbf*ft/h |
| 5 hp (water) | 9904557.95824 lbf*ft/h |
| 10 hp (water) | 19809115.9165 lbf*ft/h |
| 20 hp (water) | 39618231.833 lbf*ft/h |
| 50 hp (water) | 99045579.5824 lbf*ft/h |
| 100 hp (water) | 198091159.165 lbf*ft/h |
| 500 hp (water) | 990455795.824 lbf*ft/h |
| 1000 hp (water) | 1980911591.65 lbf*ft/h |
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Pound-Foot/hour
Pound-foot per hour (lbf·ft/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds per hour, commonly used in engineering to measure power output or consumption.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per hour originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify power in mechanical and engineering contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in certain industries.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per hour is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for measuring power in systems where imperial units are standard. It is also used in historical data and legacy systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in pound-foot/hour?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 1980911.59165 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to pound-foot/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 1980911.59165. For example, 25 hp (water) × 1980911.59165 = 49522789.7912 lbf*ft/h.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in pound-foot/hour?
10 hp (water) = 19809115.9165 lbf*ft/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the pound-foot/hour?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 1980911.59165 lbf*ft/h.