Convert pound-foot/second to calorie (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to calorie (th)/hour [cal(th)/h], or Convert calorie (th)/hour to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.16657376418 cal(th)/h. To convert pound-foot/second to calorie (th)/hour, multiply the value by 1.16657376418; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal(th)/h = 0.857211117466 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 = 1.16657376418 cal(th)/h
- 1 cal(th)/h = 0.857211117466 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 11.6657376418 cal(th)/h
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 116.657376418 cal(th)/h
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (Th)/hour
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.16657376418083 cal(th)/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to cal(th)/h:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1.16657376418083 cal(th)/h = 17.4986064627124 cal(th)/h
Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | calorie (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 1.16657376418 cal(th)/h |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 2.33314752836 cal(th)/h |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 3.49972129254 cal(th)/h |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 5.8328688209 cal(th)/h |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 11.6657376418 cal(th)/h |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 23.3314752836 cal(th)/h |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 58.328688209 cal(th)/h |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 116.657376418 cal(th)/h |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 583.28688209 cal(th)/h |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 1166.57376418 cal(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.
Calorie (Th)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of heat energy in calories transferred or used per hour.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and physics. The 'th' denotes the thermochemical calorie, an older standard. The unit cal(th)/h has been used historically in thermodynamics and heat transfer measurements.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/h is rarely used in modern scientific contexts, having been largely replaced by SI units like watts. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields involving heat transfer calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in calorie (th)/hour?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 1.16657376418 calorie (th)/hour (cal(th)/h).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to calorie (th)/hour?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 1.16657376418. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 1.16657376418 = 29.1643441045 cal(th)/h.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in calorie (th)/hour?
10 lbf*ft/s = 11.6657376418 cal(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the calorie (th)/hour?
The pound-foot/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s = 1.16657376418 cal(th)/h.