What is an erg/second used for?

An erg/second is a CGS unit of power mainly used in astrophysics to express luminosity or radiative power and found in older scientific literature.

Why convert erg/second to foot pound-force per hour?

Converting erg/second to foot pound-force/hour helps translate astrophysical or theoretical power measurements into units useful for mechanical engineering and legacy imperial system documentation.

Is foot pound-force/hour a standard unit in modern science?

No, foot pound-force per hour is a non-SI unit and is less common in modern scientific practice, primarily used for legacy engineering purposes.

Convert Erg/second to Foot pound-force/hour Online

Easily convert power units from erg/second (erg/s) to foot pound-force/hour (ft·lbf/hr) with this online converter. Ideal for astrophysics, engineering, and historical unit translations.

Erg/second [erg/s]

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table

Erg/second [erg/s]	Foot pound-force/hour

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Erg/second [erg/s] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table
Erg/second [erg/s]	Foot pound-force/hour

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter allows you to transform power values from erg per second (erg/s), a CGS system unit commonly used in astrophysics, into foot pound-force per hour (ft·lbf/hr), an imperial-based unit often found in legacy mechanical engineering contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value in erg/second that you want to convert
Select erg/second as the input unit if not already set
Choose foot pound-force/hour as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power value
Review the result and use it for your astrophysics or engineering needs

Key Features

Converts power units between CGS and imperial measurement systems
Supports erg/second and foot pound-force/hour units specifically
Provides quick, browser-based calculation without installation
Includes clear examples demonstrating typical conversions
Useful for astrophysical data and historical engineering analysis

Examples

10 erg/s converts to 0.002655224 ft·lbf/hr
100 erg/s converts to 0.02655224 ft·lbf/hr

Common Use Cases

Converting astrophysical radiative power values to imperial units
Translating legacy mechanical power data expressed in foot pound-force per hour
Updating historical engineering documents from CGS to imperial measurements
Comparing older power specifications with modern SI values
Working with small mechanical power rates in legacy equipment analysis

Tips & Best Practices

Understand the context due to different measurement systems involved
Use this tool mainly for specialized or historical data conversions
Cross-check results when precise engineering decisions depend on values
Remember erg/second is mostly replaced by watts in modern applications
Verify unit definitions carefully when comparing units across systems

Limitations

Foot pound-force/hour is a non-SI unit with limited standardization today
Conversion involves very small values that may affect precision
Erg/second is rarely used outside historical or specialized scientific contexts
Units are from different systems, so consider the suitability of conversions
Tool does not handle units outside erg/s and ft·lbf/hr specifically

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an erg/second used for?: An erg/second is a CGS unit of power mainly used in astrophysics to express luminosity or radiative power and found in older scientific literature.
Why convert erg/second to foot pound-force per hour?: Converting erg/second to foot pound-force/hour helps translate astrophysical or theoretical power measurements into units useful for mechanical engineering and legacy imperial system documentation.
Is foot pound-force/hour a standard unit in modern science?: No, foot pound-force per hour is a non-SI unit and is less common in modern scientific practice, primarily used for legacy engineering purposes.

Key Terminology

Erg/second (erg/s): A unit of power in the CGS system equal to one erg of energy transferred each second, often used in astrophysical power measurements.
Foot pound-force/hour (ft·lbf/hr): A non-SI unit of power representing one foot-pound-force of energy transferred or work done every hour, used in legacy imperial system contexts.
Conversion rate: The factor used to translate one unit of measurement into another; for this converter, 1 erg/s equals 0.0002655224 ft·lbf/hr.

Quick Knowledge Check

What measurement system does erg/second belong to?

Imperial system

CGS system

SI system

Foot pound-force per hour measures what quantity?

Power

Length

Weight

Which field commonly uses erg/second units?

Astrophysics

Mechanical engineering

Chemistry

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