Convert pound-foot/second to calorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s], or Convert calorie (IT)/second to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.000323831553931 cal/s. To convert pound-foot/second to calorie (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.000323831553931; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal/s = 3088.02520279 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 = 0.000323831553931 cal/s
- 1 cal/s = 3088.02520279 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 0.00323831553931 cal/s
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 0.0323831553931 cal/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (It)/second
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.000323831553931403 cal/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to cal/s:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.000323831553931403 cal/s = 0.00485747330897105 cal/s
Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (It)/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | calorie (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 0.000323831553931 cal/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 0.000647663107863 cal/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 0.000971494661794 cal/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 0.00161915776966 cal/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 0.00323831553931 cal/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 0.00647663107863 cal/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 0.0161915776966 cal/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 0.0323831553931 cal/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 0.161915776966 cal/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 0.323831553931 cal/s |
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)/second
Calorie per second (cal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and thermodynamics. The use of calories per second as a power unit became common in scientific and engineering fields to quantify energy transfer rates before the adoption of the SI unit watt.
Current Use
Calorie per second is primarily used in scientific research, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications to measure power, especially in contexts where energy transfer in calories is relevant. It is less common in everyday use, having been largely replaced by the watt (W) in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in calorie (IT)/second?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 0.000323831553931 calorie (IT)/second (cal/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to calorie (IT)/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 0.000323831553931. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 0.000323831553931 = 0.00809578884829 cal/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in calorie (IT)/second?
10 lbf*ft/s = 0.00323831553931 cal/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the calorie (IT)/second?
The calorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s equals only 0.000323831553931 cal/s.