Convert pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to pound-foot/hour.
1 lbf*ft/h = 3.76616e-07 kJ/s. To convert pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/second, multiply the value by 3.76616e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/s = 2655224.41957 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 = 3.76616e-07 kJ/s
- 1 kJ/s = 2655224.41957 lbf*ft/h
- 10 lbf*ft/h = 3.76616e-06 kJ/s
- 100 lbf*ft/h = 3.76616e-05 kJ/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Kilojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/h = 3.76616e-07 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to kJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 3.76616e-07 kJ/s = 5.64924e-06 kJ/s
Pound-Foot/hour to Kilojoule/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/hour | kilojoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/h | 3.76616e-07 kJ/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/h | 7.53232e-07 kJ/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/h | 1.129848e-06 kJ/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/h | 1.88308e-06 kJ/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/h | 3.76616e-06 kJ/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/h | 7.53232e-06 kJ/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/h | 1.88308e-05 kJ/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/h | 3.76616e-05 kJ/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/h | 0.000188308 kJ/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/h | 0.000376616 kJ/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.
Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/hour in kilojoule/second?
1 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h) = 3.76616e-07 kilojoule/second (kJ/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/hour value by 3.76616e-07. For example, 25 lbf*ft/h × 3.76616e-07 = 9.4154e-06 kJ/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/hour in kilojoule/second?
10 lbf*ft/h = 3.76616e-06 kJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/hour or the kilojoule/second?
The kilojoule/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/h equals only 3.76616e-07 kJ/s.