What does one foot pound-force/hour represent?

It represents the mechanical power of one foot-pound-force of work performed or energy transferred every hour, a non-SI unit measuring very small power.

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

Converting to joule per second, the SI derived unit of power, facilitates comparison, analysis, and integration of power data across systems using different unit systems.

Is joule per second the same as a watt?

Yes, the joule per second (J/s) is exactly equivalent to one watt (W), the standard SI unit of power.

How to Convert from Foot pound-force/hour to Joule/second [J/s]

Learn how to convert power measurements from foot pound-force per hour to joule per second (J/s), the SI derived unit of power, with clear examples and practical use cases.

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Foot pound-force/hour to Joule/second [J/s] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values measured in foot pound-force per hour—a non-SI unit representing mechanical power expressed as work done per hour—into joule per second (J/s), the standard SI unit of power also known as watts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value measured in foot pound-force/hour into the input field.
Select foot pound-force/hour as the source unit and joule/second (J/s) as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent power expressed in joule per second.
Review example results to verify your calculations.

Key Features

Converts foot pound-force per hour to joule per second accurately using established conversion factors.
Supports translation of legacy imperial mechanical power data into modern SI units for engineering and technical analysis.
Provides clear examples to guide users through the conversion process.
Browser-based and simple to use with no installation required.

Examples

10 foot pound-force/hour converts to 0.003766161 joule/second (J/s).
50 foot pound-force/hour converts to 0.018830805 joule/second (J/s).

Common Use Cases

Converting small mechanical power outputs from legacy imperial units to SI for engineering documents.
Expressing energy transfer rates for historical or field reports that utilize foot and pound-force units.
Updating older power ratings to SI units such as watts when modernizing equipment designs.
Applying joule/second units in electrical, thermodynamics, and HVAC system calculations.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure unit consistency by always confirming that the input unit is foot pound-force per hour before converting.
Double-check results especially when working with very small power values due to unit scale differences.
Use the examples provided as a reference to validate your input and output.
Recognize limitations when handling large scale power values using foot pound-force/hour.

Limitations

The foot pound-force/hour unit measures very small power values, limiting precision for larger powers.
Conversion approximates time from hours to seconds and the non-SI unit nature may introduce rounding errors.
Comparisons involving this unit require caution due to possible discrepancies from unit incompatibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one foot pound-force/hour represent?: It represents the mechanical power of one foot-pound-force of work performed or energy transferred every hour, a non-SI unit measuring very small power.
Why convert foot pound-force/hour to joule per second?: Converting to joule per second, the SI derived unit of power, facilitates comparison, analysis, and integration of power data across systems using different unit systems.
Is joule per second the same as a watt?: Yes, the joule per second (J/s) is exactly equivalent to one watt (W), the standard SI unit of power.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/hour: A non-SI unit of power denoting one foot-pound-force of work done or energy transferred every hour, typically used in legacy imperial systems.
Joule per second (J/s): The SI derived unit of power measuring the rate of energy transfer or conversion, exactly equal to one watt.
Power: The rate at which work is performed or energy is transferred over time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is foot pound-force/hour?

An SI unit of power

A non-SI unit representing mechanical power per hour

A unit of energy

What is joule per second exactly equivalent to?

A horsepower

A watt

A calorie

Why is it important to convert foot pound-force/hour to joule/second?

To measure energy instead of power

To translate legacy imperial power into modern SI units for consistency

To convert volume units

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