What does one foot pound-force per second represent?

It is an imperial power unit representing one pound-force applied through a one-foot distance every second, equal to 1.3558179483314 watts.

Why convert foot pound-force per second to kilocalorie (IT) per hour?

This conversion allows expressing mechanical power in terms of thermal energy transfer, useful in heating, cooling, and metabolic power applications.

Where is the kilocalorie (IT) per hour unit commonly used?

It is often used to specify heating and cooling capacities of small heaters, boilers, radiators, as well as cooking appliance ratings and human metabolism rates.

How to Convert from Foot pound-force/second to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h]

Learn how to convert power units from foot pound-force per second to kilocalorie (IT) per hour using this easy-to-use online converter tool. Understand unit definitions, use cases, and conversion methods for mechanical and thermal power.

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Foot pound-force/second to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps you transform power values from foot pound-force per second, an imperial mechanical power unit, into kilocalorie (IT) per hour, a thermal energy transfer unit. It is designed for practical applications such as mechanical engineering, HVAC heating or cooling specifications, and energy expenditure analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in foot pound-force per second
Select kilocalorie (IT) per hour as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent power in kcal/h
Refer to examples and formulas for verification
Use results to compare mechanical and thermal power outputs

Key Features

Converts mechanical power units (ft·lbf/s) to thermal units (kcal/h)
Provides accurate unit definitions and related use cases
Supports applications in engineering, heating, cooking, and metabolism
Offers clear conversion formulas and example calculations
Browser-based and easy to use

Examples

5 ft·lbf/s equals 5 × 1.1657935927 kcal/h = approximately 5.83 kcal/h
10 ft·lbf/s equals 10 × 1.1657935927 kcal/h = approximately 11.66 kcal/h

Common Use Cases

Specifying power for hand tools or small engines using imperial units
Calculating mechanical power from torque and rotational speed
Expressing heating or cooling capacity in HVAC systems
Rating cooking appliances and gas burner outputs in kcal/h
Describing human metabolic heat generation rates

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure units used in input are correctly specified as ft·lbf/s
Cross-check conversion results using provided formulas
Use conversion for small to moderate power values where thermal comparison is needed
Understand regional preference for units to communicate effectively
Consult device or system specifications to select appropriate units

Limitations

Foot pound-force per second is primarily used in countries using imperial units
Kilocalorie (IT) per hour is regionally used mainly for heat and energy transfer
Conversion depends on precise kcal(IT) and watt definitions; slight variations may exist
Best suited for mechanical and thermal power values of small to moderate size

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one foot pound-force per second represent?: It is an imperial power unit representing one pound-force applied through a one-foot distance every second, equal to 1.3558179483314 watts.
Why convert foot pound-force per second to kilocalorie (IT) per hour?: This conversion allows expressing mechanical power in terms of thermal energy transfer, useful in heating, cooling, and metabolic power applications.
Where is the kilocalorie (IT) per hour unit commonly used?: It is often used to specify heating and cooling capacities of small heaters, boilers, radiators, as well as cooking appliance ratings and human metabolism rates.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/second: An imperial unit of power equal to one pound-force applied through one foot per second, used for mechanical power measurements.
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour: A power unit representing one International-Table kilocalorie delivered every hour, used to denote thermal energy transfer rates.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured in various units including watts, foot pound-force per second, and kcal per hour.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate conversion factor from foot pound-force/second to kilocalorie (IT)/hour?

1.35

1.1657935927

0.86

Which unit is primarily used to express mechanical power in imperial units?

Kilocalorie (IT)/hour

Foot pound-force/second

Watt-hour

In which context is kcal (IT)/h commonly applied?

Nutrition labeling

Heating and cooling capacity ratings

Electrical circuit power

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