Convert pound-foot/second to joule/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to joule/hour [J/h], or Convert joule/hour to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 4880.94071525 J/h. To convert pound-foot/second to joule/hour, multiply the value by 4880.94071525; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/h = 0.00020487853845 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 = 4880.94071525 J/h
- 1 J/h = 0.00020487853845 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 48809.4071525 J/h
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 488094.071525 J/h
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Joule/hour
1 lbf*ft/s = 4880.94071524743 J/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to J/h:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 4880.94071524743 J/h = 73214.1107287114 J/h
Pound-Foot/second to Joule/hour Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | joule/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 4880.94071525 J/h |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 9761.88143049 J/h |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 14642.8221457 J/h |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 24404.7035762 J/h |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 48809.4071525 J/h |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 97618.8143049 J/h |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 244047.035762 J/h |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 488094.071525 J/h |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 2440470.35762 J/h |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 4880940.71525 J/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.
Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in joule/hour?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 4880.94071525 joule/hour (J/h).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to joule/hour?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 4880.94071525. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 4880.94071525 = 122023.517881 J/h.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in joule/hour?
10 lbf*ft/s = 48809.4071525 J/h.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the joule/hour?
The pound-foot/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s = 4880.94071525 J/h.