Convert pound-foot/hour to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to pound-foot/hour.
1 lbf*ft/h = 0.00128506713406 Btu/h. To convert pound-foot/hour to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 0.00128506713406; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 778.169461733 lbf*ft/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 lbf*ft/h = 0.00128506713406 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 778.169461733 lbf*ft/h
- 10 lbf*ft/h = 0.0128506713406 Btu/h
- 100 lbf*ft/h = 0.128506713406 Btu/h
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Btu (It)/hour
1 lbf*ft/h = 0.00128506713405728 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to Btu/h:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 0.00128506713405728 Btu/h = 0.0192760070108592 Btu/h
Pound-Foot/hour to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| pound-foot/hour | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/h | 0.00128506713406 Btu/h |
| 2 lbf*ft/h | 0.00257013426811 Btu/h |
| 3 lbf*ft/h | 0.00385520140217 Btu/h |
| 5 lbf*ft/h | 0.00642533567029 Btu/h |
| 10 lbf*ft/h | 0.0128506713406 Btu/h |
| 20 lbf*ft/h | 0.0257013426811 Btu/h |
| 50 lbf*ft/h | 0.0642533567029 Btu/h |
| 100 lbf*ft/h | 0.128506713406 Btu/h |
| 500 lbf*ft/h | 0.642533567029 Btu/h |
| 1000 lbf*ft/h | 1.28506713406 Btu/h |
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.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/hour in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h) = 0.00128506713406 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert pound-foot/hour to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the pound-foot/hour value by 0.00128506713406. For example, 25 lbf*ft/h × 0.00128506713406 = 0.0321266783514 Btu/h.
What is 10 pound-foot/hour in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 lbf*ft/h = 0.0128506713406 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/hour or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The Btu (IT)/hour is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/h equals only 0.00128506713406 Btu/h.