Online Mass Flux Density Units Converter
Convert Pound/second/square foot to Kilogram/hour/square meter - Unit Converter

Convert Pound/second/square foot to Kilogram/hour/square meter - Unit Converter

Easily convert mass flux density from pound/second/square foot to kilogram/hour/square meter using our online tool. Understand applications in engineering, hydrology, and more.

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Pound/second/square foot to Kilogram/hour/square meter Conversion Table

Pound/second/square foot Kilogram/hour/square meter

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Pound/second/square foot to Kilogram/hour/square meter Conversion Table
Pound/second/square foot Kilogram/hour/square meter

What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change values of mass flux density from the imperial unit pound/second/square foot to the metric unit kilogram/hour/square meter. It supports applications across fluid mechanics, combustion engineering, heat transfer, and environmental sciences.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the numerical value in pound/second/square foot you wish to convert
  • Select pound/second/square foot as the input unit and kilogram/hour/square meter as the output unit
  • Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in kilogram/hour/square meter

Key Features

  • Converts mass flux density between pound/second/square foot and kilogram/hour/square meter
  • Uses a precise conversion factor for accurate translation of units
  • Suitable for a wide range of scientific and engineering applications
  • Browser-based and easy to use without software installation

Examples

  • Convert 2 pound/second/square foot: 2 × 17576.739672785 = 35153.47934557 kilogram/hour/square meter
  • Convert 0.5 pound/second/square foot: 0.5 × 17576.739672785 = 8788.3698363925 kilogram/hour/square meter

Common Use Cases

  • Specifying mass flux at fuel injector surfaces in combustion and propulsion engineering
  • Characterizing evaporative or condensation mass transfer in heat transfer and phase-change studies
  • Analyzing particulate or moisture loading in HVAC and industrial ventilation designs
  • Measuring precipitation or evaporation rates in hydrology and meteorology
  • Calculating membrane permeate or reject flux in chemical engineering processes
  • Estimating deposition or coating rates in industrial and aerosol applications

Tips & Best Practices

  • Always review the converted values for rounding consistent with your application needs
  • Be mindful of unit system differences to maintain data consistency across analyses
  • Consider the time scale differences since the units involve seconds versus hours
  • Use the converter to verify manual calculations or integrate within data processing workflows

Limitations

  • Conversion requires careful handling of rounding and precision based on context
  • Differences between imperial and metric systems may affect related parameter compatibility
  • Attention needed for time scale differences when working with dynamic fluid or mass flux systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound/second/square foot measure?
It measures the mass flux density as the amount of mass passing through one square foot of surface every second, commonly used in imperial measurement systems.

In which fields is kilogram/hour/square meter commonly used?
This unit is frequently used in scientific research, hydrology, chemical engineering, and industrial processes to quantify mass transfer rates per area and time.

Why convert from pound/second/square foot to kilogram/hour/square meter?
Converting allows engineers and scientists to translate data from imperial units prevalent in the U.S. to SI units widely adopted in international and scientific applications.

Key Terminology

Mass Flux Density
A measure of the amount of mass passing through or deposited on a surface per unit area and time.
Pound/second/square foot
An imperial unit quantifying mass flow per square foot of area per second.
Kilogram/hour/square meter
A metric unit that expresses mass transported or accumulated per square meter in one hour.

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