What does foot pound-force/hour measure?

It measures power as mechanical work done at the rate of one foot-pound-force per hour, typically used in legacy imperial systems.

Why convert foot pound-force/hour to Btu (IT)/hour?

To translate mechanical work rates into thermal power units used in heating and cooling system ratings and comparisons.

Is this conversion exact for all applications?

No, it assumes perfect energy equivalence and does not account for efficiency losses or practical system differences.

How to Convert from Foot pound-force/hour to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h]

Convert power values from foot pound-force per hour to Btu (IT) per hour using this easy-to-use online unit converter tool designed for mechanical and thermal engineering applications.

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Foot pound-force/hour to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values measured in foot pound-force per hour, a mechanical work rate unit, into Btu (IT) per hour, a thermal energy transfer unit. It helps bridge legacy imperial units with thermal power units commonly used in HVAC and energy systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in foot pound-force per hour (ft·lbf/hr)
Select foot pound-force/hour as the original unit
Choose Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h] as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the result
Review the converted power in Btu (IT)/hour

Key Features

Converts foot pound-force/hour to Btu (IT)/hour accurately based on recognized conversion rates
Supports comparisons between mechanical work rates and heat transfer rates
Browser-based online tool requiring no installation
Ideal for engineers, energy auditors, and HVAC professionals
Provides example conversions for quick reference

Examples

10 foot pound-force/hour equals 0.012850675 Btu (IT)/hour
100 foot pound-force/hour equals 0.12850675 Btu (IT)/hour

Common Use Cases

Expressing very small mechanical power or work rates for legacy imperial-system equipment in engineering documents
Describing energy throughput or mechanical work performed per hour in historical or field reports using foot and pound-force units
Converting older imperial power specifications to watts to update designs to SI units
Rating HVAC equipment capacity and specifying heat output of boilers or furnaces
Estimating building heat loss or sizing heat exchangers in heating systems

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values represent mechanical work rates when converting from foot pound-force/hour
Use the converted Btu (IT)/hour values to compare with thermal power ratings in heating or cooling applications
Be mindful that the foot pound-force/hour unit is very small and typically applies to legacy or specialized equipment
Understand that converting mechanical work to heat transfer assumes energy equivalence, not accounting for practical efficiency losses
Refer to example conversions to verify proper tool usage and expected results

Limitations

Foot pound-force/hour is a seldom-used unit and may have limited relevance in current engineering practices
Btu (IT)/hour measures heat transfer rates, so direct conversion assumes theoretical energy equivalence without considering system losses
Numerical approximations in defining joules and thermal units may limit conversion precision
Results are based on the time base of one hour and may not reflect instantaneous power variations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force/hour measure?: It measures power as mechanical work done at the rate of one foot-pound-force per hour, typically used in legacy imperial systems.
Why convert foot pound-force/hour to Btu (IT)/hour?: To translate mechanical work rates into thermal power units used in heating and cooling system ratings and comparisons.
Is this conversion exact for all applications?: No, it assumes perfect energy equivalence and does not account for efficiency losses or practical system differences.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/hour: A non-SI unit of power representing mechanical work or energy transfer of one foot-pound-force per hour.
Btu (IT)/hour: A power unit indicating the rate of heat transfer equal to one International Table British thermal unit delivered or removed per hour.
Conversion Rate: The numerical factor used to convert quantities from foot pound-force/hour to Btu (IT)/hour, specifically 1 ft·lbf/hr = 0.0012850675 Btu/h.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary use of foot pound-force/hour?

Measuring thermal energy transfer

Expressing small mechanical power in legacy imperial units

Rating HVAC equipment capacity

Which unit does the tool convert foot pound-force/hour into?

Watt-hour

Btu (IT)/hour

Joule

What should users consider about the conversion between foot pound-force/hour and Btu (IT)/hour?

Conversion accounts for all system efficiencies

It assumes energy equivalence without reflecting conversion losses

It is a conversion between volume units

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