What does one pound-foot per second represent?

It is an Imperial unit of power equal to one pound-force foot of work performed each second, measuring mechanical power transfer.

Why convert pound-foot/second to calorie (th)/hour?

To translate mechanical power values into thermal power units useful in heat transfer and calorimetry applications.

Is calorie (th)/hour an SI unit?

No, calorie (th)/hour is a non-SI unit. The preferred SI unit for power is the watt.

How to Convert from Pound-foot/second to Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]

Learn how to convert power from pound-foot per second to thermochemical calorie per hour using a precise conversion factor. Understand the applications, formula, and examples for this unit converter tool.

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Pound-foot/second to Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter helps translate power measurements from pound-foot per second, an Imperial mechanical power unit, to calorie (th)/hour, a thermal power unit commonly used in heat transfer and calorimetry.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value measured in pound-foot per second.
Select pound-foot/second as the source unit and calorie (th)/hour as the target unit.
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent power in calorie (th)/hour.
Review the result along with conversion details and examples.

Key Features

Converts mechanical power units (pound-foot/second) to thermal power units (calorie (th)/hour).
Provides exact conversion factors and formulas.
Supports unit translation between Imperial and thermal energy expressions.
Useful for engineering and thermal science applications involving small power values.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions.

Examples

Convert 2 pound-foot/second: 2 × 1166.5737605129 = 2333.1475210258 cal (th)/h.
Convert 0.5 pound-foot/second: 0.5 × 1166.5737605129 = 583.28688025645 cal (th)/h.

Common Use Cases

Calculating mechanical power from torque and rotational speed in Imperial units.
Estimating output of small motors or hand tools using US customary units.
Reporting small heat transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry experiments.
Expressing metabolic or physiological heat production in calories per hour.
Converting legacy mechanical power data to thermal power units for integrated analysis.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure values are entered accurately in pound-foot/second for correct conversion.
Remember that pound-foot/second and calorie (th)/hour measure different physical phenomena: mechanical power vs thermal power.
Use the provided conversion formula for manual calculations when needed.
Be cautious of rounding effects when converting through multiple unit steps.
Prefer SI units like watts for scientific consistency when possible.

Limitations

Pound-foot/second quantifies mechanical power, whereas calorie (th)/hour quantifies thermal power transfer; contexts differ.
Conversion precision could be affected by rounding errors during intermediate steps.
Calorie (th)/hour is a non-SI unit and less favored internationally compared to watts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one pound-foot per second represent?: It is an Imperial unit of power equal to one pound-force foot of work performed each second, measuring mechanical power transfer.
Why convert pound-foot/second to calorie (th)/hour?: To translate mechanical power values into thermal power units useful in heat transfer and calorimetry applications.
Is calorie (th)/hour an SI unit?: No, calorie (th)/hour is a non-SI unit. The preferred SI unit for power is the watt.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot per second: An Imperial unit of mechanical power equal to one pound-force foot of work done per second.
Calorie (th)/hour: A unit of thermal power representing one thermochemical calorie delivered per hour.
Mechanical power: The rate at which mechanical work is performed, often expressed in pound-foot/second or watts.
Thermal power: The rate of heat transfer, quantified by units such as calorie (th)/hour or watts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does pound-foot per second measure?

Thermal power

Mechanical power

Electrical power

The calorie (th)/hour unit is primarily used to measure what?

Heat transfer rate

Mechanical torque

Rotational speed

Which unit is the preferred SI measure of power?

Calorie (th)/hour

Watt

Pound-foot/second

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