What Is This Tool?
This converter helps you change power values from pound-foot per hour [lbf*ft/h], an imperial unit measuring mechanical work rate per hour, into nanojoule per second [nJ/s], an SI unit representing very small continuous power levels.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in pound-foot/hour you want to convert.
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Select nanojoule/second as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in nanojoule/second.
Key Features
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Converts mechanical power from imperial pound-foot per hour unit to nanojoule per second.
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Ideal for expressing very low power values in a modern, SI-compatible unit.
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Handles legacy unit data for compatibility with current ultra-low power technologies.
Examples
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2 pound-foot/hour = 753232.19351636 nanojoule/second
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0.5 pound-foot/hour = 188308.04837909 nanojoule/second
Common Use Cases
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Expressing very low continuous mechanical output in legacy imperial units.
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Converting older mechanical ratings to SI units for energy-harvesting device design.
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Analyzing ultra-low power consumption in IoT sensors and microelectronics.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter to translate historical power data into modern units accurately.
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Ensure continuous power assumptions fit your application context for precise results.
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Check converted values against known power ranges in low-power electronics or photonics.
Limitations
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Pound-foot/hour is rarely used in current practice and may cause inaccuracies from legacy data.
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Conversion assumes steady power output and may not reflect variable power conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does pound-foot/hour measure?
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It is an imperial unit of power representing one foot-pound force of mechanical work done per hour.
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Why convert pound-foot/hour to nanojoule/second?
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To express very low mechanical power values in a modern SI unit suitable for ultra-low power technologies.
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Is this conversion suitable for transient power?
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No, the conversion assumes continuous power and may not accurately reflect transient or variable power states.
Key Terminology
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Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h]
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An imperial power unit representing one foot-pound force of mechanical work done per hour.
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Nanojoule/second [nJ/s]
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A power unit equal to 10⁻⁹ joules transferred or converted per second, representing very small continuous power.
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Conversion Rate
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The factor used to translate pound-foot/hour into nanojoule/second: 1 lbf*ft/h equals 376616.09675818 nJ/s.