What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform power values expressed in foot pound-force per hour, a non-SI unit representing work or energy transfer per hour, into dekajoule per second (daJ/s), an SI-derived unit measuring energy transfer rate. It is helpful for converting older imperial measurements into standard SI units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in foot pound-force per hour.
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Select foot pound-force/hour as the input unit.
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Choose dekajoule per second (daJ/s) as the output unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent value in daJ/s.
Key Features
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Converts foot pound-force/hour to dekajoule/second with a precise conversion factor.
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Supports legacy imperial mechanical power units for engineering and historical contexts.
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Provides straightforward calculation for small power rates.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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100 foot pound-force/hour equals 0.00376616 daJ/s.
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500 foot pound-force/hour equals 0.0188308 daJ/s.
Common Use Cases
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Expressing small mechanical power or work rates in legacy imperial units for engineering documents.
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Converting historical power data for comparison with modern SI units.
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Translating small motor or gear train power specifications into SI-derived units.
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Assessing household appliance or laboratory device outputs using dekajoule per second.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values represent power in foot pound-force per hour accurately.
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Double-check conversion results due to very small decimal values.
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Use the tool when needing to compare legacy imperial power units to SI units in modern contexts.
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Be aware that dekajoule per second is less common than watts, so confirm unit appropriateness.
Limitations
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Foot pound-force/hour represents very small power amounts and is non-SI, leading to very small output values.
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Dekajoule per second is less frequently used than watts, requiring careful consideration for certain applications.
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Conversions may need precise handling in detailed engineering calculations due to small decimal results.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is foot pound-force per hour used for?
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It is used to express very small mechanical power or work rates in legacy imperial units, especially for small motors and gear trains in engineering and historical reports.
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How does dekajoule per second relate to watts?
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Dekajoule per second is an SI-derived unit of power where 1 daJ/s equals 10 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer.
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Why convert foot pound-force/hour to dekajoule/second?
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Conversion helps translate legacy imperial power values into modern SI-derived units for easier comparison and integration with current engineering standards.
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 performed or energy transferred every hour, used for small power rates in imperial units.
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Dekajoule per second (daJ/s)
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An SI-derived power unit equal to 10 joules per second (10 watts), used to measure energy transfer rates.