What does foot pound-force/hour measure?

It measures the amount of mechanical work or energy transferred every hour using foot-pound-force units.

Why would I convert from foot pound-force/hour to pound-foot/second?

To translate small, hourly power measurements into a per-second rate for better comparison and engineering calculations.

Is pound-foot/second an SI unit?

No, pound-foot/second is an imperial unit measuring power but is often converted to watts for SI comparison.

How to Convert from Foot pound-force/hour to Pound-foot/second?

Learn how to convert power measurements from foot pound-force per hour (ft·lbf/hr) to pound-foot per second. This guide covers definitions, use cases, conversion formulas, and practical examples for engineers and technicians working with Imperial units.

Foot pound-force/hour

Pound-foot/second

Please check your input. It must be a valid numeric value.

Foot pound-force/hour to Pound-foot/second Conversion Table

Foot pound-force/hour	Pound-foot/second

Custom Unit Conversion Table Generator – Instant Printable Conversion Tables

Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

Enter the ending number (positive decimal or integer > Start Value). Example: 10, 50, 100.

Interval

Enter the step size (positive decimal > 0 and < End Value – Start Value). Example: 1.0, 2.5.

Foot pound-force/hour to Pound-foot/second Conversion Table
Foot pound-force/hour	Pound-foot/second

Explore More Power Units Converter

What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate power values from foot pound-force per hour, a unit representing work done or energy transferred every hour in Imperial units, to pound-foot per second, which expresses power on a per-second basis. It's useful for engineering tasks involving mechanical power and energy transfer rates.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in foot pound-force per hour you want to convert
Select the source unit as foot pound-force/hour
Choose pound-foot/second as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent value
Review the conversion result for use in analysis or comparison

Key Features

Converts power from foot pound-force/hour to pound-foot/second quickly and easily
Supports legacy Imperial units common in mechanical engineering and historical reports
Displays equivalent power rates for small energy outputs and mechanical work rates
Browser-based tool with straightforward interface requiring no installations
Provides clear examples demonstrating the conversion process

Examples

10 Foot pound-force/hour equals 0.002777778 Pound-foot/second
100 Foot pound-force/hour equals 0.02777778 Pound-foot/second

Common Use Cases

Expressing small mechanical power outputs using older Imperial-system measurements
Calculating mechanical power for small motors or gear trains in engineering
Converting legacy power ratings from hourly to per-second units for comparison
Restoring vintage machinery with historical power data
Analyzing mechanical work described in legacy technical documents

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the units carefully before performing any conversion to ensure accuracy
Use this conversion when working with small power values expressed over long time frames
Cross-check conversions with SI units for precise engineering applications
Understand that this unit conversion is best for interpreting legacy or historical data
Apply the formula precisely using the given conversion rate for consistent results

Limitations

Foot pound-force/hour measures power over one hour, thus suited for very small power levels
Conversion precision may be limited due to the small magnitude of the source unit
Pound-foot/second is better for instantaneous power, so this tool is less applicable for large or dynamic power ranges
Users should be cautious about rounding errors when converting very small power quantities
Not designed for non-imperial or SI-based unit conversions without additional tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force/hour measure?: It measures the amount of mechanical work or energy transferred every hour using foot-pound-force units.
Why would I convert from foot pound-force/hour to pound-foot/second?: To translate small, hourly power measurements into a per-second rate for better comparison and engineering calculations.
Is pound-foot/second an SI unit?: No, pound-foot/second is an imperial unit measuring power but is often converted to watts for SI comparison.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/hour: A non-SI power unit measuring mechanical work done or energy transferred every hour using foot-pound-force.
Pound-foot/second: An Imperial unit of power equal to one pound-force foot of work performed each second, used to express instantaneous mechanical power.
Conversion Rate: A value expressing how many units of pound-foot/second correspond to one foot pound-force per hour, specifically 0.0002777778.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the primary unit being converted in this tool?

Watt per hour

Foot pound-force per hour

Pound-foot per second

Which unit represents power expressed per second?

Foot pound-force per hour

Pound-foot per second

Joules per hour

Why are conversions like this important in engineering?

To update legacy data for modern unit standards

To measure mass instead of power

To convert from metric to length units

Share Us

Similar Calculators

Online Heat Flux Density Units Converter Online Weight and Mass Units Converter Online Fuel Consumption Units Converter Online Moment of Inertia Units Converter Online Length Units Converter