What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform values measuring mass flux density from pound/hour/square foot, an imperial unit, to kilogram/second/square meter, the corresponding SI unit. It helps translate mass flow rates per area and time for engineering, environmental, and fluid mechanics contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in pound/hour/square foot to be converted.
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Select pound/hour/square foot as the input unit and kilogram/second/square meter as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in kilogram/second/square meter.
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Review the result to apply in your engineering or scientific calculations.
Key Features
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Converts mass flux density values between imperial and SI units accurately.
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Supports engineering-relevant units used in power plants, HVAC, and fluid dynamics.
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Includes practical examples and clear unit definitions.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
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Useful for standardizing measurements in scientific and process applications.
Examples
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Convert 10 pound/hour/square foot: 10 × 0.0013562299 = 0.013562299 kilogram/second/square meter.
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Convert 50 pound/hour/square foot: 50 × 0.0013562299 = 0.067811495 kilogram/second/square meter.
Common Use Cases
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Specifying steam or water mass flux through boiler or heat-exchanger tubes in power and process plants.
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Measuring air or particulate mass flux through HVAC ducts and environmental control surfaces.
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Describing condensation or evaporation rates on heat exchangers and evaporators.
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Calculating mass flux of fuel or air in combustion chambers or fluid dynamics studies.
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Determining evaporation rates and soil infiltration through porous media.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent units of time and area are maintained during conversion.
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Use the conversion to achieve standardized reporting in international projects.
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Apply corrections for non-uniform flow or unusual operating conditions as necessary.
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Cross-check converted values when used in critical engineering calculations.
Limitations
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Different time and area base units require careful handling to avoid errors.
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Potential for small rounding inaccuracies with very large or small values.
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May need adjustments for specific flow conditions or non-standard environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound/hour/square foot measure?
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It measures mass flux density, indicating how many pounds of mass flow through one square foot area in one hour.
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Why convert to kilogram/second/square meter?
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Kilogram/second/square meter is the SI unit for mass flux density, allowing consistency and scientific accuracy in international engineering and research.
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Are there limitations when converting these units?
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Yes, time and area units differ and may require careful handling; small rounding errors may also appear with large or small values.
Key Terminology
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Mass Flux Density
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The mass flow rate per unit area, indicating how much mass passes through a surface over time.
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Pound/hour/square foot
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An imperial unit measuring mass flux density as pounds flowing per hour across one square foot.
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Kilogram/second/square meter
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The SI unit of mass flux density representing kilograms flowing per second over one square meter.