What Is This Tool?
This converter enables you to translate power values from the imperial unit foot pound-force per hour to the SI unit exajoule per second. It is designed for users needing to compare very small mechanical power rates with extremely large-scale energy flows.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in foot pound-force per hour you want to convert.
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Select foot pound-force/hour as the input unit and exajoule/second [EJ/s] as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent value in EJ/s.
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Review the results to understand power on a vastly different energy scale.
Key Features
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Converts power from foot pound-force/hour to exajoule/second (EJ/s).
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Handles units spanning from small mechanical powers to planetary-scale energy rates.
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Includes clear formula and conversion rate reference.
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Offers example conversions for quick understanding.
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Browser-based and simple to use for engineering and scientific contexts.
Examples
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100 foot pound-force/hour equals 3.7661609675818e-20 exajoule/second.
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1,000,000 foot pound-force/hour equals 3.7661609675818e-16 exajoule/second.
Common Use Cases
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Expressing small mechanical power values from legacy imperial systems in engineering reports.
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Describing stellar luminosities and planetary energy budgets in astrophysics and climate science.
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Comparing detailed mechanical power with vast astrophysical or planetary-scale energy flows.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool when needing to bridge very small and extremely large power scales.
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Verify unit definitions to ensure accurate interpretation of conversion results.
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Consider the contextual relevance since results can be very close to zero due to scale differences.
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Apply conversions primarily for comparative or theoretical analysis rather than routine calculations.
Limitations
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Extremely small values in foot pound-force/hour lead to results near zero when converted to exajoule/second.
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The vast scale difference means the conversion is mostly used for theoretical or comparison purposes.
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Not suited for everyday engineering calculations requiring practical power values.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is foot pound-force per hour?
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It is a non-SI unit of power indicating one foot-pound-force of work performed or energy transferred every hour, commonly used in legacy imperial measurements.
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Why convert to exajoule per second?
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Exajoule per second measures extremely large energy rates and is useful in astrophysics and planetary energy studies, providing a scale for comparison with very small mechanical powers.
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Is this conversion practical for everyday use?
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Due to the vast difference in magnitude, this conversion is mainly useful for theoretical comparisons rather than routine engineering purposes.
Key Terminology
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Foot pound-force/hour
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A unit of power from the imperial system representing energy transfer of one foot-pound-force per hour.
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Exajoule per second (EJ/s)
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An SI unit of power equivalent to 10^18 joules per second, used for measuring extremely large energy rates such as stellar luminosities.
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Power
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The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, measured in units such as watts or exajoules per second.