What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms power values measured in foot pound-force per hour, a small mechanical power unit in the imperial system, into decijoule per second (dJ/s), a small SI-derived power unit. It helps bridge older power units and more modern scientific standards.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in foot pound-force per hour you want to convert
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Select foot pound-force/hour as the from-unit and decijoule/second as the to-unit
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in decijoule per second
Key Features
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Converts from foot pound-force per hour (ft·lbf/hr) to decijoule per second (dJ/s)
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Provides a quick and simple means to switch between legacy and SI-adjacent power units
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Supports precise input and output suitable for small power levels in engineering and scientific contexts
Examples
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5 foot pound-force/hour = 0.018830805 dJ/s
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10 foot pound-force/hour = 0.03766161 dJ/s
Common Use Cases
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Expressing small mechanical power or work rates of vintage equipment in engineering documents
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Converting old imperial power data into SI-adjacent units for modern scientific analysis
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Measuring power consumption of low-power electronics and small-scale thermal or acoustic devices
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure accurate input values to maintain conversion reliability
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Use this tool to update legacy mechanical power specifications to modern units
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Cross-check converted values especially when dealing with very low power measurements for precision applications
Limitations
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The foot pound-force/hour unit represents very small power levels averaged over an hour, limiting its use for instantaneous power metrics
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Rounding errors may occur when converting between non-SI and SI-derived units, so consider device resolution
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Foot pound-force/hour is less frequently used today, so understanding may be limited outside specialized or legacy contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one foot pound-force per hour represent?
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It represents the power of one foot-pound-force of work done or energy transferred every hour, a small mechanical power unit in the imperial system.
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Why convert foot pound-force/hour to decijoule/second?
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Converting helps translate legacy imperial power measurements into SI-derived units for easier scientific comparison and modern analysis.
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Is foot pound-force/hour commonly used today?
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No, it is mostly found in legacy or specialized engineering fields and is less common in current mainstream applications.
Key Terminology
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Foot pound-force/hour
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A non-SI unit of power representing one foot-pound-force of work done or energy transferred per hour, used in legacy imperial contexts.
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Decijoule/second (dJ/s)
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An SI-derived power unit equal to 0.1 watt, commonly used for expressing relatively small power levels in science and engineering.