What does the pound-foot/hour unit measure?

It measures mechanical power in imperial units as the rate of work done equal to one foot-pound force per hour.

Why convert pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/hour?

To translate legacy imperial power rates into standardized SI energy rates for easier comparison and analysis.

In what fields is this conversion commonly used?

Mechanical engineering, historical equipment restoration, building physics, metabolic studies, and laboratory calorimetry.

How to Convert from Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to Kilojoule/hour [kJ/h]?

Learn how to convert power values from pound-foot per hour (lbf*ft/h) to kilojoule per hour (kJ/h) with this straightforward guide. Understand the unit definitions, use cases, and step-by-step instructions for converting imperial mechanical power into SI-based energy rates.

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Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to Kilojoule/hour [kJ/h] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate power measurements from pound-foot per hour, an imperial unit, into kilojoule per hour, an SI unit. It facilitates understanding and comparing low mechanical power outputs by expressing them in standardized energy transfer rates per hour.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in pound-foot per hour (lbf*ft/h)
Select pound-foot/hour as the input unit and kilojoule/hour as the output unit
Click convert to calculate the equivalent energy transfer in kilojoule per hour
Review the result displayed to interpret mechanical power in SI terms

Key Features

Converts power from pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h) to kilojoule/hour (kJ/h)
Based on precise conversion factor linking imperial and metric units
Supports comparisons of mechanical power and energy rates over hourly intervals
Browser-based tool that simplifies legacy and modern unit conversions

Examples

Convert 10 lbf*ft/h: 10 × 0.0013558179 = 0.013558179 kJ/h
Convert 50 lbf*ft/h: 50 × 0.0013558179 = 0.067790895 kJ/h

Common Use Cases

Expressing very low continuous mechanical output in legacy imperial units such as small clock or gear-train power
Documenting historical or vintage equipment power ratings recorded in foot-pound units
Estimating hand-crank or slow winch mechanical work when converting older imperial values into SI units
Reporting small heat transfer rates in building physics and laboratory calorimetry
Measuring metabolic or exercise energy expenditure rates expressed hourly

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you input values in the correct original unit (pound-foot/hour) for accurate conversion
Use the conversion factor 0.0013558179 when manually calculating results to maintain consistency
Apply this converter when working with small mechanical power rates where hourly energy flow is relevant
Cross-check converted values especially in sensitive engineering or scientific work involving low power
Prefer kilojoule/hour units for clarity in reporting energy transfer in modern metric systems

Limitations

Pound-foot/hour represents very low power and is a non-SI unit, which may limit precision
Converted values can be small and require careful handling to avoid rounding errors in calculations
This conversion is best suited for low power rates and may not scale well to high power applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the pound-foot/hour unit measure?: It measures mechanical power in imperial units as the rate of work done equal to one foot-pound force per hour.
Why convert pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/hour?: To translate legacy imperial power rates into standardized SI energy rates for easier comparison and analysis.
In what fields is this conversion commonly used?: Mechanical engineering, historical equipment restoration, building physics, metabolic studies, and laboratory calorimetry.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h]: An imperial power unit measuring mechanical work rate as one foot-pound force performed per hour.
Kilojoule/hour [kJ/h]: A metric power unit quantifying energy transfer amounting to 1,000 joules every hour.
Power: The rate at which work is performed or energy is transferred over time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the purpose of converting pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/hour?

To measure electrical current more accurately

To express mechanical power in a standardized SI unit

To calculate time intervals for mechanical tasks

Which unit describes energy transfer of 1,000 joules per hour?

Pound-foot/hour

Kilojoule/hour

Watt-second

What is a typical use case for pound-foot/hour measurements?

Documenting vintage equipment power output

Measuring high-voltage electrical systems

Estimating fuel consumption rates

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