Convert pound-foot/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 4.62624287686 Btu/h. To convert pound-foot/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 4.62624287686; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 0.216158128014 lbf*ft/s). 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/s = 4.62624287686 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 0.216158128014 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 46.2624287686 Btu/h
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 462.624287686 Btu/h
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 lbf*ft/s = 4.62624287685577 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to Btu/h:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 4.62624287685577 Btu/h = 69.3936431528366 Btu/h
Pound-Foot/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 4.62624287686 Btu/h |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 9.25248575371 Btu/h |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 13.8787286306 Btu/h |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 23.1312143843 Btu/h |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 46.2624287686 Btu/h |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 92.5248575371 Btu/h |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 231.312143843 Btu/h |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 462.624287686 Btu/h |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 2313.12143843 Btu/h |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 4626.24287686 Btu/h |
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.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 4.62624287686 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 4.62624287686. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 4.62624287686 = 115.656071921 Btu/h.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 lbf*ft/s = 46.2624287686 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The pound-foot/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s = 4.62624287686 Btu/h.