What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms power measurements from foot pound-force per hour, a legacy imperial unit, into electric horsepower, a standard unit used to rate electric motors and equipment. It helps bridge older mechanical power values with modern electrical power ratings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in foot pound-force per hour you wish to convert
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Select foot pound-force/hour as the starting unit and horsepower (electric) as the target unit
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Click to convert and view the equivalent power in electric horsepower
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Use the results to analyze or specify motor power and compare legacy measurements with modern standards
Key Features
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Converts foot pound-force/hour to electric horsepower accurately according to defined conversion rates
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Supports legacy and modern power unit comparisons for engineering and industrial use
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Browser-based and easy to use with straightforward input and output
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Useful for motor specification, equipment evaluation, and energy throughput documentation
Examples
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100,000 foot pound-force/hour equals approximately 0.0505 horsepower (electric)
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500,000 foot pound-force/hour equals approximately 0.2524 horsepower (electric)
Common Use Cases
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Expressing small mechanical power levels in legacy imperial units within engineering documentation
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Converting historical mechanical work rates to standardized electrical power units for motor evaluation
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Comparing and updating older mechanical power specifications to modern electric motor standards
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Sizing and specifying motor controllers and electrical supply based on power ratings
Tips & Best Practices
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Handle small decimal values carefully when converting to ensure practical application relevance
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Confirm unit compatibility when using foot pound-force/hour since it is not an SI unit
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Use conversion results for comparing older power data with current motor specifications
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Apply the tool mainly for engineering and industrial contexts involving legacy mechanical and electric power measurements
Limitations
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Foot pound-force/hour represents very low power levels resulting in very small horsepower values
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Conversions require careful treatment of small numbers to maintain accuracy
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The unit foot pound-force/hour is not standardized in the SI system and may be unfamiliar in some applications
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The tool should be used with understanding of the context to ensure meaningful results
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does foot pound-force per hour measure?
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It measures power as the amount of work done or energy transferred each hour, using foot and pound-force units in a legacy imperial system.
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Why convert foot pound-force/hour to electric horsepower?
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Converting helps translate old imperial power values to modern electrical power ratings for motor evaluation, specifications, and equipment comparison.
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Is foot pound-force/hour an SI unit?
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No, it is a non-SI unit and less common in modern applications, so checking unit compatibility is important.
Key Terminology
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Foot Pound-Force/Hour
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A non-SI power unit representing work or energy transfer measured as one foot-pound-force every hour.
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Horsepower (Electric)
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A unit of power rating electric motors, defined as exactly 746 watts, used widely in US engineering.
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Power
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The rate at which work is performed or energy is transferred, measured in units such as watts or horsepower.