What does foot pound-force per hour measure?

It is a unit of power representing the amount of mechanical work equal to one foot-pound-force performed each hour.

When should I convert foot pound-force/hour to kilocalorie (th)/second?

When you need to interpret small mechanical power rates in thermal power terms, especially for legacy equipment or thermal system design.

Is foot pound-force/hour commonly used today?

No, it is mostly used in legacy or historical engineering documents and not common in modern systems.

Convert Foot Pound-Force/Hour to Kilocalorie (th)/Second Easily

Use this online converter to transform power values from foot pound-force per hour to kilocalorie (th)/second. Ideal for engineering and thermal power calculations involving legacy and thermal units.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter translates power measurements from foot pound-force per hour, a legacy imperial unit, into kilocalorie (th)/second, a unit commonly used for thermal power or heat transfer rates.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value measured in foot pound-force per hour.
Select kilocalorie (th)/second as the target unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent thermal power value.

Key Features

Converts between foot pound-force/hour and kilocalorie (th)/second units of power.
Based on exact conversion factors linking mechanical and thermal power measures.
Enables interpretation of legacy imperial power data in terms of heat flow rates.

Examples

100 foot pound-force/hour converts to approximately 9.0013 × 10⁻⁶ kilocalorie (th)/second.
10,000 foot pound-force/hour equals about 9.0013 × 10⁻⁴ kilocalorie (th)/second.

Common Use Cases

Converting small mechanical power ratings from legacy equipment into thermal units for engineering analysis.
Documenting energy throughput in older reports using foot and pound-force units.
Comparing imperial power specs with SI units when updating designs or thermal system data.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you understand the context of the original unit to apply meaningful conversions.
Use the converter for specialized or historical data where small power levels are relevant.
Verify unit selections carefully to avoid misinterpretation between mechanical and thermal power.

Limitations

Foot pound-force/hour is a very small and uncommon unit in modern applications.
Conversions result in extremely small values, limiting use mainly to niche or legacy contexts.
Precision depends on constants and the non-SI basis of the foot pound-force unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force per hour measure?: It is a unit of power representing the amount of mechanical work equal to one foot-pound-force performed each hour.
When should I convert foot pound-force/hour to kilocalorie (th)/second?: When you need to interpret small mechanical power rates in thermal power terms, especially for legacy equipment or thermal system design.
Is foot pound-force/hour commonly used today?: No, it is mostly used in legacy or historical engineering documents and not common in modern systems.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/hour: A non-SI power unit representing one foot-pound-force of work performed every hour.
Kilocalorie (th)/second: A unit of thermal power measuring the rate of heat transfer equal to one thermochemical kilocalorie per second.
Power: The rate at which work is performed or energy is transferred.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does foot pound-force/hour represent?

Electrical power

Mechanical power

Thermal power

Kilocalorie (th)/second is a unit primarily used to measure what?

Mechanical work

Thermal power or heat flow rate

Electrical energy

Why might someone convert foot pound-force/hour to kilocalorie (th)/second?

To compare legacy mechanical power with heat transfer data

To measure electrical consumption

To calculate velocity

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