What does pound-force foot/pound/°R measure?

It represents the specific heat capacity as energy in foot–pound-force per pound mass per degree Rankine, indicating heat needed to raise 1 lbm by 1 °R.

Where is Btu (th)/pound/°R commonly used?

It is used in engineering and thermodynamics within US customary units, especially for HVAC, boilers, heat exchangers, and combustion analysis involving the Rankine scale.

Can I use this conversion for metric units?

No, this conversion applies only to US customary units with the Rankine scale; using it with metric units may cause errors.

Convert Pound-force foot/pound/°R to Btu (th)/pound/°R - Specific Heat Capacity

Easily convert specific heat capacity values from pound-force foot per pound per degree Rankine to Btu (th) per pound per degree Rankine using our precise online converter designed for US customary engineering units.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms specific heat capacity values from pound-force foot per pound per degree Rankine to Btu (th) per pound per degree Rankine, facilitating engineering calculations that require consistent US customary units using the Rankine temperature scale.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the specific heat value in pound-force foot/pound/°R.
Select pound-force foot/pound/°R as the source unit.
Choose Btu (th)/pound/°R as the target unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent value in Btu (th)/pound/°R.

Key Features

Supports specific heat capacity conversion between two US customary units.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Accurately handles units used in thermodynamics, HVAC, and combustion engineering.
Includes built-in conversion rate specific to Rankine scale measurements.

Examples

Convert 10 pound-force foot/pound/°R to Btu (th)/pound/°R to get 0.012859275 Btu (th)/pound/°R.
Convert 100 pound-force foot/pound/°R to obtain 0.12859275 Btu (th)/pound/°R.

Common Use Cases

Thermodynamic property tables and heat-balance calculations in power plant and steam system engineering using Rankine units.
HVAC and refrigeration tasks where specific heat is expressed in US customary units.
Modeling combustion and engine processes in Imperial units such as aircraft or older industrial datasets.
Boiler, heat exchanger, and refrigeration system design and analysis.
Fuel and heat requirement calculations in combustion and process engineering.

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm units correspond to the Rankine temperature scale before converting.
Ensure mass, energy, and temperature units remain consistent to avoid errors.
Use this conversion when working exclusively within US customary measurement systems.
Avoid mixing SI and Imperial units without proper conversions.

Limitations

Applicable solely to US customary units based on the Rankine temperature scale.
Not suitable for direct use with metric or Kelvin-based systems without adjustment.
Accuracy depends on consistent unit usage; mixing unit systems may cause inaccuracies.
Less common in global SI-based engineering contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pound-force foot/pound/°R measure?: It represents the specific heat capacity as energy in foot–pound-force per pound mass per degree Rankine, indicating heat needed to raise 1 lbm by 1 °R.
Where is Btu (th)/pound/°R commonly used?: It is used in engineering and thermodynamics within US customary units, especially for HVAC, boilers, heat exchangers, and combustion analysis involving the Rankine scale.
Can I use this conversion for metric units?: No, this conversion applies only to US customary units with the Rankine scale; using it with metric units may cause errors.

Key Terminology

pound-force foot/pound/°R: A unit of specific heat capacity in US customary units expressing energy in foot–pound-force per pound mass per degree Rankine.
Btu (th)/pound/°R: Specific heat capacity expressed in thermal British thermal units per pound per degree Rankine, used in US customary thermodynamic calculations.
Rankine temperature scale: A temperature scale used in US customary engineering, where one degree Rankine corresponds to one degree Fahrenheit on an absolute scale.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does pound-force foot per pound per degree Rankine measure?

Thermal conductivity

Specific heat capacity in Imperial units

Temperature difference

Which temperature scale is relevant to this conversion?

Kelvin

Rankine

Celsius

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International SI-based engineering

US customary HVAC and thermodynamics calculations

Metric temperature conversions

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