Convert pound-foot/hour to joule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to joule/second [J/s], or Convert joule/second to pound-foot/hour.
1 lbf*ft/h = 0.000376616 J/s. To convert pound-foot/hour to joule/second, multiply the value by 0.000376616; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/s = 2655.22441957 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 = 0.000376616 J/s
- 1 J/s = 2655.22441957 lbf*ft/h
- 10 lbf*ft/h = 0.00376616 J/s
- 100 lbf*ft/h = 0.0376616 J/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Joule/second
1 lbf*ft/h = 0.000376616 J/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to J/s:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 0.000376616 J/s = 0.00564924 J/s
Pound-Foot/hour to Joule/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/hour | joule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/h | 0.000376616 J/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/h | 0.000753232 J/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/h | 0.001129848 J/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/h | 0.00188308 J/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/h | 0.00376616 J/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/h | 0.00753232 J/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/h | 0.0188308 J/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/h | 0.0376616 J/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/h | 0.188308 J/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/h | 0.376616 J/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.
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/hour in joule/second?
1 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h) = 0.000376616 joule/second (J/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/hour to joule/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/hour value by 0.000376616. For example, 25 lbf*ft/h × 0.000376616 = 0.0094154 J/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/hour in joule/second?
10 lbf*ft/h = 0.00376616 J/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/hour or the joule/second?
The joule/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/h equals only 0.000376616 J/s.