Convert pound-foot/hour to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to pound-foot/hour.
1 lbf*ft/h = 3.5696309347e-07 Btu/s. To convert pound-foot/hour to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 3.5696309347e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 2801410.05693 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 = 3.5696309347e-07 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 2801410.05693 lbf*ft/h
- 10 lbf*ft/h = 3.5696309347e-06 Btu/s
- 100 lbf*ft/h = 3.5696309347e-05 Btu/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Btu (It)/second
1 lbf*ft/h = 3.5696309347036e-07 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to Btu/s:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 3.5696309347036e-07 Btu/s = 5.3544464020554e-06 Btu/s
Pound-Foot/hour to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/hour | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/h | 3.5696309347e-07 Btu/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/h | 7.13926186941e-07 Btu/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/h | 1.07088928041e-06 Btu/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/h | 1.78481546735e-06 Btu/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/h | 3.5696309347e-06 Btu/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/h | 7.13926186941e-06 Btu/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/h | 1.78481546735e-05 Btu/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/h | 3.5696309347e-05 Btu/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/h | 0.000178481546735 Btu/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/h | 0.00035696309347 Btu/s |
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)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/hour in Btu (IT)/second?
1 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h) = 3.5696309347e-07 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/hour to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/hour value by 3.5696309347e-07. For example, 25 lbf*ft/h × 3.5696309347e-07 = 8.92407733676e-06 Btu/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/hour in Btu (IT)/second?
10 lbf*ft/h = 3.5696309347e-06 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/hour or the Btu (IT)/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/h equals only 3.5696309347e-07 Btu/s.