Convert pound-foot/second to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 4.62624287686e-06 MBtu/h. To convert pound-foot/second to MBtu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 4.62624287686e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MBtu/h = 216158.128014 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 = 4.62624287686e-06 MBtu/h
- 1 MBtu/h = 216158.128014 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 4.62624287686e-05 MBtu/h
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 0.000462624287686 MBtu/h
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 lbf*ft/s = 4.62624287685577e-06 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to MBtu/h:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 4.62624287685577e-06 MBtu/h = 6.93936431528366e-05 MBtu/h
Pound-Foot/second to Mbtu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | MBtu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 4.62624287686e-06 MBtu/h |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 9.25248575371e-06 MBtu/h |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 1.38787286306e-05 MBtu/h |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 2.31312143843e-05 MBtu/h |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 4.62624287686e-05 MBtu/h |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 9.25248575371e-05 MBtu/h |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 0.000231312143843 MBtu/h |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 0.000462624287686 MBtu/h |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 0.00231312143843 MBtu/h |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 0.00462624287686 MBtu/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.
Mbtu (It)/hour
MBtu/h (Million British thermal units per hour) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption, particularly in heating, cooling, and energy industries.
History/Origin
The MBtu/h unit originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, with the 'Million' prefix indicating a large-scale measurement. It has been used primarily in the United States and industry contexts to quantify energy flow rates in power and energy systems.
Current Use
Today, MBtu/h is used in the energy sector to specify heating and cooling capacities, energy production rates, and power consumption in industrial and commercial applications, especially where large-scale thermal energy transfer is involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in MBtu (IT)/hour?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 4.62624287686e-06 MBtu (IT)/hour (MBtu/h).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to MBtu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 4.62624287686e-06. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 4.62624287686e-06 = 0.000115656071921 MBtu/h.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in MBtu (IT)/hour?
10 lbf*ft/s = 4.62624287686e-05 MBtu/h.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the MBtu (IT)/hour?
The MBtu (IT)/hour is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s equals only 4.62624287686e-06 MBtu/h.