What does pound-foot per second measure?

It measures the rate of mechanical work performed per second expressed in Imperial units, combining torque and rotational speed.

Why convert to pound-foot per hour?

To express very low continuous power output over longer durations, such as with slow mechanical processes or vintage equipment.

Can this conversion handle dynamic power changes?

No, it assumes a steady power output averaged over one hour and is not accurate for variable or instantaneous power measurements.

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

Learn how to convert mechanical power measurements from pound-foot per second to pound-foot per hour using this simple unit converter. Ideal for mechanical engineering and legacy equipment analysis.

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

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Pound-foot/second to Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you change power units from pound-foot per second, an Imperial unit for measuring mechanical work rate, to pound-foot per hour, suitable for expressing very low, continuous power output over longer periods.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in pound-foot/second that you want to convert
Select pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in pound-foot/hour
Review the result and use it for engineering, vintage equipment, or analysis purposes

Key Features

Converts pound-foot/second to pound-foot/hour based on an exact conversion factor
Supports mechanical engineering and legacy unit applications
Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output fields
Provides examples for quick understanding of conversions

Examples

2 pound-foot/second converts to 7200 pound-foot/hour by multiplying 2 by 3600
0.5 pound-foot/second converts to 1800 pound-foot/hour by multiplying 0.5 by 3600

Common Use Cases

Calculating mechanical power output from torque and rotational speed in Imperial units
Documenting power specifications for vintage or legacy equipment using foot-pound units
Estimating continuous slow mechanical work like hand-cranks or clock and gear-train power
Converting historical measurements to SI units for comparison or analysis

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter when assessing low power outputs over longer time periods
Ensure power output is relatively constant during the hour for accurate interpretation
Double-check units when converting to avoid mismatches in engineering calculations

Limitations

Not suitable for measuring instantaneous or highly variable power output
Assumes constant mechanical power throughout the hour, which may not reflect real-world dynamic loads

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound-foot per second measure?: It measures the rate of mechanical work performed per second expressed in Imperial units, combining torque and rotational speed.
Why convert to pound-foot per hour?: To express very low continuous power output over longer durations, such as with slow mechanical processes or vintage equipment.
Can this conversion handle dynamic power changes?: No, it assumes a steady power output averaged over one hour and is not accurate for variable or instantaneous power measurements.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot/second: An Imperial unit measuring power as the rate of mechanical work performed per second.
Pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h]: An Imperial unit measuring power as mechanical work done over one hour, useful for low or slow power outputs.
Mechanical power: The rate at which mechanical work is performed or energy is transferred.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is a pound-foot per second used to measure?

Energy per hour

Mechanical power as work rate per second

Torque per minute

How many pound-foot/hour are equivalent to one pound-foot/second?

360

3600

Why might you choose pound-foot/hour over pound-foot/second?

To express instantaneous power changes

To represent very low continuous power output over time

For converting metric units

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