What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms power values from the foot pound-force per hour unit, a small mechanical power measure used in legacy imperial systems, into calorie (th)/minute, a unit representing thermal power related to heat or energy transfer.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the numeric value expressed in foot pound-force per hour
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Select calorie (th)/minute as the target unit
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Click convert to view the equivalent power in calorie (th)/minute
Key Features
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Converts power from foot pound-force/hour to calorie (th)/minute accurately based on defined conversion rates
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Supports units used in mechanical engineering, calorimetry, physiology, and food science
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Browser-based and simple to use with no installation required
Examples
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10 foot pound-force/hour equals 0.054008044 calorie (th)/minute
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50 foot pound-force/hour equals 0.27004022 calorie (th)/minute
Common Use Cases
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Expressing small mechanical power levels in older imperial-system equipment documentation
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Translating legacy power ratings for engineering designs to SI units
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Reporting heat release rates in laboratory calorimetry experiments
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Describing metabolic energy expenditure in physiological studies
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Characterizing low-rate heating in food science and cooking tests
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct unit selection to avoid errors between time scales (hour vs. minute)
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Verify input values carefully since the foot pound-force/hour unit represents very small power amounts
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Use this tool for conversions involving legacy or non-standard units when comparing mechanical and thermal power
Limitations
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Foot pound-force/hour is a non-SI unit and less common in modern engineering contexts
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Differences in time base units (per hour compared to per minute) require careful handling to prevent mistakes
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Conversion depends on precise constants; rounding may cause slight inaccuracies
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does foot pound-force/hour measure?
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It measures power as mechanical work or energy transfer equal to one foot-pound-force performed every hour.
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Why convert foot pound-force/hour to calorie (th)/minute?
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This conversion helps translate small mechanical power expressed in imperial units into thermal power units used in heat transfer and metabolic energy studies.
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Is foot pound-force/hour commonly used today?
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No, it is considered a non-SI legacy unit and is less frequent in contemporary engineering applications.
Key Terminology
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Foot pound-force/hour
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A legacy imperial unit of power representing one foot-pound-force of work performed every hour.
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Calorie (th)/minute
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A unit of power equal to one thermochemical calorie delivered per minute, representing heat or energy transfer rate.
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Non-SI Unit
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A measurement unit not part of the International System of Units, often used historically or regionally.