Convert pound-foot/second to calorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s], or Convert calorie (th)/second to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.000324048267208 cal(th)/s. To convert pound-foot/second to calorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.000324048267208; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal(th)/s = 3085.96002878 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 = 0.000324048267208 cal(th)/s
- 1 cal(th)/s = 3085.96002878 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 0.00324048267208 cal(th)/s
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 0.0324048267208 cal(th)/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (Th)/second
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.000324048267208413 cal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to cal(th)/s:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.000324048267208413 cal(th)/s = 0.0048607240081262 cal(th)/s
Pound-Foot/second to Calorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | calorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 0.000324048267208 cal(th)/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 0.000648096534417 cal(th)/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 0.000972144801625 cal(th)/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 0.00162024133604 cal(th)/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 0.00324048267208 cal(th)/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 0.00648096534417 cal(th)/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 0.0162024133604 cal(th)/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 0.0324048267208 cal(th)/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 0.162024133604 cal(th)/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 0.324048267208 cal(th)/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 (Th)/second
Calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which thermal calories are transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie (th), or thermochemical calorie, was historically used to quantify energy in thermodynamics and nutrition. Its use in power measurement, such as cal(th)/s, emerged in scientific contexts to express thermal energy transfer rates before the adoption of the watt as the standard SI unit.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/s is rarely used in scientific practice, having been largely replaced by watts (W). It may still appear in specialized fields or historical references related to thermal energy transfer rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in calorie (th)/second?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 0.000324048267208 calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to calorie (th)/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 0.000324048267208. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 0.000324048267208 = 0.00810120668021 cal(th)/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in calorie (th)/second?
10 lbf*ft/s = 0.00324048267208 cal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the calorie (th)/second?
The calorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s equals only 0.000324048267208 cal(th)/s.