Convert pound-foot/hour to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to pound-foot/hour.
1 lbf*ft/h = 0.00027777770607 lbf*ft/s. To convert pound-foot/hour to pound-foot/second, multiply the value by 0.00027777770607; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/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 lbf*ft/s
- 1 lbf*ft/s = 3600.00092933 lbf*ft/h
- 10 lbf*ft/h = 0.0027777770607 lbf*ft/s
- 100 lbf*ft/h = 0.027777770607 lbf*ft/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Pound-Foot/second
1 lbf*ft/h = 0.000277777706070347 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to lbf*ft/s:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 0.000277777706070347 lbf*ft/s = 0.0041666655910552 lbf*ft/s
Pound-Foot/hour to Pound-Foot/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/hour | pound-foot/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/h | 0.00027777770607 lbf*ft/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/h | 0.000555555412141 lbf*ft/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/h | 0.000833333118211 lbf*ft/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/h | 0.00138888853035 lbf*ft/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/h | 0.0027777770607 lbf*ft/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/h | 0.00555555412141 lbf*ft/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/h | 0.0138888853035 lbf*ft/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/h | 0.027777770607 lbf*ft/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/h | 0.138888853035 lbf*ft/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/h | 0.27777770607 lbf*ft/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.
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/hour in pound-foot/second?
1 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h) = 0.00027777770607 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/hour to pound-foot/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/hour value by 0.00027777770607. For example, 25 lbf*ft/h × 0.00027777770607 = 0.00694444265176 lbf*ft/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/hour in pound-foot/second?
10 lbf*ft/h = 0.0027777770607 lbf*ft/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/hour or the pound-foot/second?
The pound-foot/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/h equals only 0.00027777770607 lbf*ft/s.