Convert pound-foot/second to kilocalorie (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.16579359415 kcal/h. To convert pound-foot/second to kilocalorie (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 1.16579359415; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal/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 kcal/h
- 1 kcal/h = 0.857784778554 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 11.6579359415 kcal/h
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 116.579359415 kcal/h
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Kilocalorie (It)/hour
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.16579359415305 kcal/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to kcal/h:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1.16579359415305 kcal/h = 17.4869039122958 kcal/h
Pound-Foot/second to Kilocalorie (It)/hour Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | kilocalorie (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 1.16579359415 kcal/h |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 2.33158718831 kcal/h |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 3.49738078246 kcal/h |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 5.82896797077 kcal/h |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 11.6579359415 kcal/h |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 23.3158718831 kcal/h |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 58.2896797077 kcal/h |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 116.579359415 kcal/h |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 582.896797077 kcal/h |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 1165.79359415 kcal/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.
Kilocalorie (It)/hour
Kilocalorie per hour (kcal/h) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and energy measurement, has been adopted as a unit of energy. Its use in power measurement, such as kcal/h, emerged in contexts like thermal and caloric power calculations, especially in fields related to heating and energy transfer.
Current Use
kcal/h is used in applications involving thermal power, such as heating systems, calorimetry, and energy transfer calculations where energy flow is expressed in kilocalories per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in kilocalorie (IT)/hour?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 1.16579359415 kilocalorie (IT)/hour (kcal/h).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to kilocalorie (IT)/hour?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 1.16579359415. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 1.16579359415 = 29.1448398538 kcal/h.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in kilocalorie (IT)/hour?
10 lbf*ft/s = 11.6579359415 kcal/h.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the kilocalorie (IT)/hour?
The pound-foot/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s = 1.16579359415 kcal/h.