Convert pound-foot/hour to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to pound-foot/hour.
1 lbf*ft/h = 0.00027777770607 ft*lbf/s. To convert pound-foot/hour to foot pound-force/second, multiply the value by 0.00027777770607; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/s = 3600.00092933 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 = 0.00027777770607 ft*lbf/s
- 1 ft*lbf/s = 3600.00092933 lbf*ft/h
- 10 lbf*ft/h = 0.0027777770607 ft*lbf/s
- 100 lbf*ft/h = 0.027777770607 ft*lbf/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 lbf*ft/h = 0.000277777706070347 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to ft*lbf/s:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 0.000277777706070347 ft*lbf/s = 0.0041666655910552 ft*lbf/s
Pound-Foot/hour to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/hour | foot pound-force/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/h | 0.00027777770607 ft*lbf/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/h | 0.000555555412141 ft*lbf/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/h | 0.000833333118211 ft*lbf/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/h | 0.00138888853035 ft*lbf/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/h | 0.0027777770607 ft*lbf/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/h | 0.00555555412141 ft*lbf/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/h | 0.0138888853035 ft*lbf/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/h | 0.027777770607 ft*lbf/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/h | 0.138888853035 ft*lbf/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/h | 0.27777770607 ft*lbf/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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/hour in foot pound-force/second?
1 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h) = 0.00027777770607 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/hour to foot pound-force/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/hour value by 0.00027777770607. For example, 25 lbf*ft/h × 0.00027777770607 = 0.00694444265176 ft*lbf/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/hour in foot pound-force/second?
10 lbf*ft/h = 0.0027777770607 ft*lbf/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/hour or the foot pound-force/second?
The foot pound-force/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/h equals only 0.00027777770607 ft*lbf/s.