Convert pound-foot/second to calorie (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h], or Convert calorie (IT)/hour to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.16579359415 cal/h. To convert pound-foot/second to calorie (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 1.16579359415; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal/h = 0.857784778554 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 = 1.16579359415 cal/h
- 1 cal/h = 0.857784778554 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 11.6579359415 cal/h
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 116.579359415 cal/h
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (It)/hour
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.16579359415305 cal/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to cal/h:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1.16579359415305 cal/h = 17.4869039122958 cal/h
Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (It)/hour Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | calorie (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 1.16579359415 cal/h |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 2.33158718831 cal/h |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 3.49738078246 cal/h |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 5.82896797077 cal/h |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 11.6579359415 cal/h |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 23.3158718831 cal/h |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 58.2896797077 cal/h |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 116.579359415 cal/h |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 582.896797077 cal/h |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 1165.79359415 cal/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.
Calorie (It)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or consumed over time.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and thermodynamics to quantify energy. The cal/h unit emerged in contexts where energy transfer rates were expressed in calories per hour, particularly in heating and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Cal/h is used in specific scientific and engineering applications, such as measuring heat transfer rates, metabolic rates, and in some thermal engineering contexts, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in calorie (IT)/hour?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 1.16579359415 calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to calorie (IT)/hour?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 1.16579359415. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 1.16579359415 = 29.1448398538 cal/h.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in calorie (IT)/hour?
10 lbf*ft/s = 11.6579359415 cal/h.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the calorie (IT)/hour?
The pound-foot/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s = 1.16579359415 cal/h.