What does foot pound-force per hour measure?

It measures mechanical power representing one foot-pound-force of work performed every hour, used for small power rates in legacy imperial units.

Why convert foot pound-force/hour to foot pound-force/second?

Converting allows expressing power over seconds rather than hours, offering greater accuracy and easier comparison with other imperial or SI power units.

Is foot pound-force/second an SI unit?

No, foot pound-force/second is an imperial unit and not part of the International System of Units (SI).

How to Convert from Foot pound-force/hour to Foot pound-force/second?

Learn how to convert power measurements from foot pound-force per hour to foot pound-force per second with this easy-to-use unit converter tool. Understand the differences, key features, examples, and practical applications.

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Foot pound-force/hour to Foot pound-force/second Conversion Table

Foot pound-force/hour	Foot pound-force/second

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter converts power units from foot pound-force per hour to foot pound-force per second, helping users express mechanical power over seconds rather than hours for better precision in engineering and performance analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in foot pound-force per hour you wish to convert
Select 'foot pound-force/hour' as the starting unit
Choose 'foot pound-force/second' as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in foot pound-force per second
Use the result for engineering analysis or unit comparison

Key Features

Converts power units from foot pound-force/hour to foot pound-force/second accurately
Supports legacy imperial units commonly used in mechanical engineering
Browser-based and easy to use for quick calculations
Includes examples to demonstrate correct conversion
Assists in comparing imperial power units with SI units like watts

Examples

Convert 2 foot pound-force/hour: 2 × 0.0002777778 = 0.0005555556 foot pound-force/second
Convert 10 foot pound-force/hour: 10 × 0.0002777778 = 0.002777778 foot pound-force/second

Common Use Cases

Expressing very small mechanical power or work rates in legacy imperial-system equipment
Describing energy throughput or mechanical work over time in engineering and field reports
Converting older imperial power specifications to more precise units for design updates
Calculating power from torque and rotational speed in mechanical engineering
Converting imperial power units to and from horsepower or watts for performance comparisons

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check time units to avoid mixing hours and seconds during conversions
Remember both units are non-SI and mainly used in regions favoring imperial measurements
Handle the small conversion factor carefully to maintain numerical accuracy
Use this conversion when precise power values over seconds are required
Compare converted results with SI units for broader context and engineering standards

Limitations

Foot pound-force/hour and foot pound-force/second use different time bases, requiring careful attention to units
These are non-SI units mostly relevant in imperial-measuring regions and may not suit all scientific applications
The very small conversion factor can cause precision issues if calculations are not handled properly

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force per hour measure?: It measures mechanical power representing one foot-pound-force of work performed every hour, used for small power rates in legacy imperial units.
Why convert foot pound-force/hour to foot pound-force/second?: Converting allows expressing power over seconds rather than hours, offering greater accuracy and easier comparison with other imperial or SI power units.
Is foot pound-force/second an SI unit?: No, foot pound-force/second is an imperial unit and not part of the International System of Units (SI).

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force per hour (ft·lbf/hr): A non-SI unit of power indicating the amount of work done or energy transferred per hour using foot and pound-force units.
Foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s): An imperial unit of power equal to one foot-pound of work done every second, commonly used to express mechanical power in imperial units.
Conversion factor: The numerical value used to convert one unit to another; for this converter, 1 foot pound-force/hour equals 0.0002777778 foot pound-force/second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What time unit does foot pound-force/hour use for power measurement?

Second

Hour

Minute

Which unit expresses mechanical power per second in imperial units?

Foot pound-force/hour

Foot pound-force/second

Foot pound-force/minute

Why should care be taken when converting between foot pound-force/hour and foot pound-force/second?

Because the units have different force definitions

Because the time units differ leading to potential confusion

Because the units measure different physical quantities

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