What does foot pound-force per second measure?

It measures mechanical power as one pound-force moving through one foot every second, commonly used for small mechanical outputs in imperial units.

Why convert foot pound-force/second to pound-foot/hour?

Converting allows expressing power output measured over hours instead of seconds, useful for slow or legacy mechanical work contexts.

Is pound-foot/hour widely used in modern engineering?

No, it is mostly applied in historical or niche cases; modern engineering typically uses SI units like watts for power measurement.

Convert Foot pound-force/second to Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] Easily

Learn how to convert power measurements from foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) to pound-foot per hour (lbf·ft/h) using this straightforward unit conversion guide. Ideal for mechanical engineering and historical data contexts.

Foot pound-force/second

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Foot pound-force/second to Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform power values expressed in foot pound-force per second into pound-foot per hour, both imperial units used for mechanical power measurements in different time scales.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value measured in foot pound-force per second into the input field
Select pound-foot per hour as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in pound-foot/hour
Use the result to compare or report power levels in slow or legacy mechanical systems

Key Features

Converts power units between foot pound-force/second and pound-foot/hour accurately
Simple interface suitable for mechanical engineering and historical data applications
Supports calculations involving small mechanical power outputs or slow mechanical work rates
Browser-based tool requiring no installations or advanced setup

Examples

Converting 2 foot pound-force/second results in 7200 pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h]
A value of 0.5 foot pound-force/second equals 1800 pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h]

Common Use Cases

Specifying small mechanical power for hand tools or minor engines in imperial units
Recording power output in historical or vintage equipment specifications
Estimating low-rate mechanical work such as hand-crank or slow winch operations
Comparing mechanical power outputs in different legacy imperial units

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check unit selections before converting to ensure correct output
Use this converter mainly for low power rates since pound-foot/hour represents very small outputs
For modern applications, consider converting to SI units such as watts for standardized reporting
Be cautious with historical data as unit definitions might vary slightly over time

Limitations

Pound-foot/hour is suitable only for very low power measurements
Not practical for high power mechanical systems
Historical records might have slight inconsistencies in unit definitions
Less common in current engineering practice, so SI conversions are often preferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot pound-force per second measure?: It measures mechanical power as one pound-force moving through one foot every second, commonly used for small mechanical outputs in imperial units.
Why convert foot pound-force/second to pound-foot/hour?: Converting allows expressing power output measured over hours instead of seconds, useful for slow or legacy mechanical work contexts.
Is pound-foot/hour widely used in modern engineering?: No, it is mostly applied in historical or niche cases; modern engineering typically uses SI units like watts for power measurement.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/second: An imperial unit of mechanical power equal to one pound-force applied through a one-foot displacement every second.
Pound-foot/hour: An imperial unit of power representing one foot-pound force of work done per hour, used for very low continuous mechanical power outputs.
Mechanical horsepower: A unit of power defined as 550 foot pound-force per second, often used for engine power ratings.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 foot pound-force/second equal in pound-foot/hour?

3600 pound-foot/hour

1/3600 pound-foot/hour

550 pound-foot/hour

Which unit is used to express very low continuous mechanical power?

Foot pound-force/second

Pound-foot/hour

Mechanical horsepower

What is a common use of foot pound-force/second in engineering?

Calculating small mechanical power from torque and speed

Measuring electrical power output

Estimating fuel consumption rates

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