What does one pound-foot per second represent?

It is an Imperial unit of power that equals one pound-force foot of work done per second, measuring the rate of mechanical energy transfer.

What does one ton (refrigeration) measure?

It measures the cooling capacity, defined as the heat removal rate needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, approximately 3,516.85 watts.

Why convert pound-foot/second to ton (refrigeration)?

To relate mechanical power values in Imperial units to cooling capacity units commonly used in HVAC and refrigeration system sizing.

Convert Pound-foot/second to Ton (refrigeration) Online

Use this easy-to-use tool to convert power values from pound-foot per second, an Imperial mechanical power unit, to ton (refrigeration), a unit measuring cooling capacity used in HVAC systems.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power measurements expressed in pound-foot per second, an Imperial unit of mechanical power, into tons (refrigeration), which quantify cooling capacities typical in HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the power value in pound-foot per second you want to convert.
Select pound-foot/second as the source unit and ton (refrigeration) as the target unit.
Click 'Convert' to view the equivalent cooling capacity in tons (refrigeration).

Key Features

Converts between pound-foot/second and ton (refrigeration) units of power.
Browser-based tool requiring no installation or special software.
Ideal for engineers working with HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical power systems.
Provides quick and clear conversion results consistent with industry standards.

Examples

Convert 10 pound-foot/second: 10 × 0.0003855202 = 0.003855202 ton (refrigeration).
Convert 100 pound-foot/second: 100 × 0.0003855202 = 0.03855202 ton (refrigeration).

Common Use Cases

Calculating mechanical power output from torque and rotational speed in Imperial units.
Rating the cooling capacity of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Converting legacy technical data from mechanical power units to cooling capacity units for comparison.
Performing HVAC load calculations in building and refrigeration engineering.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure input values are accurate and correspond to mechanical power measurements.
Use this conversion when relating mechanical power output to cooling load demands conceptually.
Validate results by cross-checking with standard HVAC sizing methods and manufacturer specifications.

Limitations

Pound-foot/second measures mechanical power while ton (refrigeration) measures heat removal rate; the conversion relates different physical quantities conceptually rather than directly.
Ton (refrigeration) is a non-SI unit, and its exact definition may vary by region.
This tool does not convert between energy types but is useful for approximations in thermal and mechanical system engineering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one pound-foot per second represent?: It is an Imperial unit of power that equals one pound-force foot of work done per second, measuring the rate of mechanical energy transfer.
What does one ton (refrigeration) measure?: It measures the cooling capacity, defined as the heat removal rate needed to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours, approximately 3,516.85 watts.
Why convert pound-foot/second to ton (refrigeration)?: To relate mechanical power values in Imperial units to cooling capacity units commonly used in HVAC and refrigeration system sizing.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot/second: An Imperial unit of power equal to one pound-force foot of work per second, measuring mechanical work rate.
Ton (refrigeration): A non-SI power unit indicating cooling capacity, defined by the rate of heat removal to melt one short ton of ice in 24 hours.
Conversion Rate: The factor 1 pound-foot/second = 0.0003855202 ton (refrigeration) used to translate between these units.

Quick Knowledge Check

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

Cooling capacity of HVAC systems

Mechanical power as work done per second

Electrical energy consumption

A ton (refrigeration) is primarily used to express which of the following?

Mechanical torque in engineering

Cooling capacity of refrigeration equipment

Electric power in watts

What is a common application of converting pound-foot/second to ton (refrigeration)?

Comparing mechanical power to cooling load in HVAC design

Measuring electrical resistance

Calculating fuel consumption rates

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