Convert pound-foot/second to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 4.62933841081 Btu(th)/h. To convert pound-foot/second to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 4.62933841081; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 0.21601358796 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 = 4.62933841081 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 0.21601358796 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 46.2933841081 Btu(th)/h
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 462.933841081 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Btu (Th)/hour
1 lbf*ft/s = 4.62933841081062 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to Btu(th)/h:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 4.62933841081062 Btu(th)/h = 69.4400761621592 Btu(th)/h
Pound-Foot/second to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 4.62933841081 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 9.25867682162 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 13.8880152324 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 23.1466920541 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 46.2933841081 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 92.5867682162 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 231.466920541 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 462.933841081 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 2314.66920541 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 4629.33841081 Btu(th)/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 (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in Btu (th)/hour?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 4.62933841081 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 4.62933841081. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 4.62933841081 = 115.73346027 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in Btu (th)/hour?
10 lbf*ft/s = 46.2933841081 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the Btu (th)/hour?
The pound-foot/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s = 4.62933841081 Btu(th)/h.