What does foot pound-force per hour measure?

It measures mechanical power representing one foot-pound-force of work done or energy transferred every hour.

Why convert foot pound-force/hour to milliwatt?

Converting to milliwatt helps express small mechanical power rates in the SI unit common in electrical, optical, and RF applications.

Can this conversion be used for instantaneous power?

No, since foot pound-force/hour measures power over an hour, it's not suitable for instantaneous power measurements.

How to Convert from Foot pound-force/hour to Milliwatt [mW]

Learn how to convert power measurements from foot pound-force per hour to milliwatt (mW) with this easy-to-use converter, ideal for engineering and technical applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms values from foot pound-force per hour, a legacy imperial power unit, into milliwatt, a precise SI unit commonly used in modern engineering for low power measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in foot pound-force per hour
Select foot pound-force/hour as the input unit
Choose milliwatt [mW] as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent power in milliwatts

Key Features

Converts small mechanical power values from foot pound-force/hour to milliwatt [mW]
Uses the exact conversion rate of 1 ft·lbf/hr = 0.3766160968 mW
Browser-based and easy to use without any installation
Supports engineering and technical fields involving mechanical, electrical, and optical power

Examples

10 foot pound-force/hour equals about 3.766160968 milliwatts
5 foot pound-force/hour converts to approximately 1.883080484 milliwatts

Common Use Cases

Expressing very small mechanical power in standard SI units
Updating legacy imperial power data to modern metric units
Comparing mechanical power with electrical and optical power outputs in engineering reports

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool to ensure consistent power unit representation in engineering documentation
Verify input values to maintain conversion accuracy
Remember the foot pound-force/hour measures power over one hour, so it's not for instantaneous power readings

Limitations

Foot pound-force/hour is a legacy unit less suitable for precise modern calculations
Conversion relies on exact constants; minor rounding differences may occur
Not appropriate for power measurements over short time intervals

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force per hour measure?: It measures mechanical power representing one foot-pound-force of work done or energy transferred every hour.
Why convert foot pound-force/hour to milliwatt?: Converting to milliwatt helps express small mechanical power rates in the SI unit common in electrical, optical, and RF applications.
Can this conversion be used for instantaneous power?: No, since foot pound-force/hour measures power over an hour, it's not suitable for instantaneous power measurements.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/hour: A legacy imperial unit of power expressing one foot-pound-force of energy transferred every hour.
Milliwatt (mW): One thousandth of a watt, measuring the rate of energy transfer commonly used for low power electrical and optical devices.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does foot pound-force/hour convert into in this tool?

Watt

Milliwatt

Kilowatt

What is 1 foot pound-force/hour equal to in milliwatts?

Approximately 0.3766 mW

Approximately 3.766 mW

Approximately 37.66 mW

Why might foot pound-force/hour be less commonly used today?

It's a legacy unit and less precise than SI units

It measures voltage instead of power

It is used only for very high power levels

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