What does foot pound-force per second measure?

It measures mechanical power as the work done when a pound-force moves one foot every second.

Where is calorie (th)/hour commonly used?

It is used to measure thermal power in applications like laboratory calorimetry and physiological heat production.

Can I directly compare ft·lbf/s and cal(th)/h values?

Since they measure different types of power, direct comparison requires careful consideration of the physical context.

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

Use this online converter to transform power values from foot pound-force per second to calorie (thermochemical) per hour quickly and accurately. Ideal for engineering and calorimetry applications.

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Foot pound-force/second to Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] Conversion Table

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Foot pound-force/second to Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change power measurements from foot pound-force per second, an imperial mechanical power unit, into calorie (thermochemical) per hour, a thermal power unit used in heat transfer and calorimetry contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in foot pound-force per second you wish to convert
Select the target unit as calorie (th)/hour
Click convert to see the equivalent thermal power
Use the result for analysis in mechanical or thermal contexts

Key Features

Converts mechanical power in ft·lbf/s to thermal power in cal(th)/h
Uses precise conversion based on standard definitions
Supports applications in engineering, calorimetry, and physiology
Includes easy input and output for practical use

Examples

Convert 2 ft·lbf/s to calorie (th)/hour: 2 × 1166.5737605129 = 2333.15 cal(th)/h
Convert 0.5 ft·lbf/s to calorie (th)/hour: 0.5 × 1166.5737605129 = 583.29 cal(th)/h

Common Use Cases

Translating mechanical power in imperial units to thermal power for heat transfer studies
Analyzing small heat outputs in laboratory calorimetry experiments
Evaluating metabolic heat production in physiological research
Assessing thermal management of small devices using non-SI units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent units when comparing mechanical and thermal power
Use this conversion primarily when linking mechanical work to heat energy
Remember that calorie (th)/hour is less common than watts for power measurements
Consider physical context when interpreting converted values due to unit differences

Limitations

Foot pound-force per second measures mechanical power while calorie (th)/hour measures thermal power, representing different contexts
Calorie (th)/hour is a non-SI unit and conversions to it might introduce rounding variations
Conversion assumes steady power without accounting for transient or non-mechanical heat sources

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force per second measure?: It measures mechanical power as the work done when a pound-force moves one foot every second.
Where is calorie (th)/hour commonly used?: It is used to measure thermal power in applications like laboratory calorimetry and physiological heat production.
Can I directly compare ft·lbf/s and cal(th)/h values?: Since they measure different types of power, direct comparison requires careful consideration of the physical context.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s): An imperial unit of mechanical power equal to one pound-force moving one foot per second.
Calorie (thermochemical) per hour [cal (th)/h]: A unit measuring thermal power as one thermochemical calorie delivered each hour.
Power: The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does foot pound-force per second represent?

Thermal power

Mechanical power

Electrical power

What is calorie (th)/hour primarily used to express?

Mechanical power

Thermal power

Light intensity

What should you consider when converting between ft·lbf/s and cal(th)/h?

They are the same measurement

They belong to different physical contexts

Conversion is not allowed

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