What does pound-foot/hour measure?

It measures mechanical power representing the rate of work done in imperial units as one foot-pound force per hour, typically used for very low continuous mechanical output.

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

Converting allows comparison and integration of low power ratings from legacy imperial units to widely used modern SI units for scientific, industrial, and documentation purposes.

Is kilojoule/second equivalent to any common power unit?

Yes, kilojoule per second equals one kilowatt, making it a standard unit to express electrical or mechanical power.

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

Learn how to convert power measurements from pound-foot per hour (lbf*ft/h) to kilojoule per second (kJ/s) using our easy-to-follow converter and understand their practical applications.

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

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts power values from pound-foot per hour, an imperial unit representing very low mechanical power, to kilojoule per second, a metric unit equivalent to kilowatt commonly used for electrical and mechanical power ratings. It facilitates the translation of legacy unit measures into modern SI units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value measured in pound-foot/hour into the input field
Select pound-foot/hour as the from unit and kilojoule/second as the to unit
Initiate the conversion process to get the result in kilojoule/second
Use the output for comparison, documentation, or further calculations

Key Features

Converts power from pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/second accurately
Supports legacy imperial units and modern SI unit integration
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick conversions
Includes practical examples demonstrating typical conversions

Examples

100 pound-foot/hour converts to 3.7661609676e-5 kilojoule/second
5000 pound-foot/hour converts to 0.00188308048379 kilojoule/second

Common Use Cases

Expressing very low continuous mechanical output in existing imperial units
Documenting power specifications of vintage or historical equipment
Estimating slow mechanical work rates such as hand-crank or winch outputs
Rating electrical or mechanical power of devices in modern SI units
Quantifying thermal energy transfer in HVAC and boiler systems
Specifying turbine or engine power in industrial settings

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the input units before conversion to ensure accuracy
Use this tool primarily for low power rates common in legacy or vintage contexts
Utilize converted values to standardize documentation or compare with SI-based data
Remember that this conversion suits low power and may not apply well for high power scenarios

Limitations

Precision depends on the rounding of conversion constants
Pound-foot/hour measures very low power making it unsuitable for large power evaluations
Primarily applicable to legacy or historical mechanical power contexts
Not ideal for real-time measurements in industrial high power applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound-foot/hour measure?: It measures mechanical power representing the rate of work done in imperial units as one foot-pound force per hour, typically used for very low continuous mechanical output.
Why convert pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/second?: Converting allows comparison and integration of low power ratings from legacy imperial units to widely used modern SI units for scientific, industrial, and documentation purposes.
Is kilojoule/second equivalent to any common power unit?: Yes, kilojoule per second equals one kilowatt, making it a standard unit to express electrical or mechanical power.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h]: An imperial unit of power equal to one foot-pound force of work done per hour; used for expressing very low mechanical power rates.
Kilojoule/second [kJ/s]: A metric power unit representing the transfer rate of 1,000 joules per second, equivalent to one kilowatt.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to translate values from pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/second, specifically 1 lbf*ft/h equals 3.7661609675818e-7 kJ/s.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does pound-foot/hour represent?

High electrical power output

Very low mechanical power output

Thermal energy transfer rate

Kilojoule per second is equivalent to which unit?

Watt-hour

Kilowatt

Horsepower

Which use case applies to converting pound-foot/hour to kilojoule/second?

Estimating high voltage electrical consumption

Documenting vintage mechanical work rates

Measuring instantaneous large engine output

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