What Is This Tool?
This converter allows users to change power measurements from foot pound-force per hour (a unit used for small mechanical power in the imperial system) into kilovolt ampere [kV*A], which represents apparent power in AC electrical systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in foot pound-force/hour
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Select the unit 'foot pound-force/hour' as the input
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Choose kilovolt ampere [kV*A] as the output unit
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Click convert to get the corresponding value in kV*A
Key Features
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Converts power from foot pound-force/hour to kilovolt ampere [kV*A]
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Handles legacy mechanical power units and modern electrical apparent power units
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Provides clear unit definitions and practical use contexts
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Browser-based and easy to use without installations
Examples
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1000 foot pound-force/hour equals 0.000376616 kilovolt ampere [kV*A]
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500 foot pound-force/hour equals 0.000188308 kilovolt ampere [kV*A]
Common Use Cases
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Translating small mechanical power rates expressed in legacy imperial units to electrical apparent power units
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Updating older mechanical power data to align with modern electrical power specifications
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Designing power systems that integrate mechanical legacy data with electrical system requirements
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Analyzing historical engineering reports involving power measurements
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the input values reflect mechanical power measured over one hour for accuracy
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Use this conversion primarily for legacy or specialized applications involving small power levels
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Consider the difference between mechanical real power and electrical apparent power when interpreting results
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Combine with additional data about power factors for comprehensive electrical system design
Limitations
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Foot pound-force/hour values represent very small mechanical power making converted results minimal when expressed as kilovolt amperes
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Kilovolt ampere is an apparent power unit and does not reflect real power because it excludes power factor considerations
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This conversion is mainly applicable to legacy or specialized engineering contexts rather than typical industrial power measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does foot pound-force per hour measure?
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It measures mechanical power as work or energy transferred per hour using imperial units of foot and pound-force.
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What is a kilovolt ampere [kV*A]?
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A kilovolt ampere is a unit of apparent power in AC electrical systems, representing 1,000 volt-amperes and reflecting the product of RMS voltage and RMS current.
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Why convert from foot pound-force/hour to kilovolt ampere?
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This conversion helps translate small mechanical power measurements from older imperial units into electrical apparent power units to support modern power system comparisons and designs.
Key Terminology
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Foot pound-force/hour
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A non-SI unit of mechanical power representing work performed or energy transferred per hour using foot and pound-force.
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Kilovolt ampere [kV*A]
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A unit of apparent power in alternating-current electrical systems equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing the product of RMS voltage and RMS current.
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Apparent Power
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The combination of real and reactive power in AC circuits, measured in volt-amperes or kilovolt amperes without considering power factor.