Foot-pound per second
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Foot-pound per second Unit Table
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From ft·lb/sTo BTU/hAll conversion
1 ft·lb/s4.626242870031492 BTU/h
2 ft·lb/s9.252485740062983 BTU/h
3 ft·lb/s13.878728610094473 BTU/h
4 ft·lb/s18.504971480125967 BTU/h
5 ft·lb/s23.131214350157457 BTU/h
6 ft·lb/s27.757457220188947 BTU/h
7 ft·lb/s32.38370009022044 BTU/h
8 ft·lb/s37.009942960251934 BTU/h
9 ft·lb/s41.636185830283424 BTU/h
10 ft·lb/s46.26242870031491 BTU/h
Description

Understanding Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lb/s)

The foot-pound per second (ft·lb/s) is a unit of power in the Imperial system, representing the rate at which work is performed. Specifically, it denotes the power required to apply a force of one pound-force over a distance of one foot in one second. This unit is commonly used in mechanical engineering and physics to quantify power output in systems where Imperial units are prevalent.

In terms of conversion, 1 ft·lb/s is approximately equal to 1.355817948 watts. This relationship allows for easy translation between Imperial and SI units, facilitating international collaboration and standardization in scientific and engineering contexts.

Understanding the foot-pound per second is essential for professionals dealing with mechanical systems, as it provides a tangible measure of power that aligns with the Imperial measurement framework.

BTU per Hour (BTU/h): A Measure of Heat Transfer Rate

The British Thermal Unit per hour (BTU/h) is a unit of power that quantifies the rate of heat transfer. One BTU is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. When expressed per hour, it indicates how much heat energy is transferred in that time frame.

In terms of power, 1 BTU/h is approximately equal to 0.29307107 watts. This unit is commonly used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to specify the heating or cooling capacity of equipment.

For instance, an air conditioner rated at 10,000 BTU/h can remove that amount of heat from a space in one hour. Understanding BTU/h ratings helps consumers and professionals assess the suitability of HVAC systems for specific applications.

Complete list of conversion for Foot-pound per second
Foot-pound per second (ft·lb/s)

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948 Watt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → W

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0013558179480000002 Kilowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kW

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.000001355817948 Megawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → MW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948e-9 Gigawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → GW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948e-12 Terawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → TW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.3558179480000001e-15 Petawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → PW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.3558179480000001e-18 Exawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → EW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355.8179480000001 Milliwatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → mW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817.948 Microwatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → μW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817948 Nanowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → nW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817948000.0002 Picowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → pW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817948000000 Femtowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → fW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817948000000000 Attowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → aW

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.001818181816718885 Horsepower (Mechanical)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0018433993912294212 Horsepower (Metric)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp (metric)

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0018174503324396784 Horsepower (Electric)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp (electric)

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.00013821478648249147 Horsepower (Boiler)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp (boiler)

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0018174503324396784 Horsepower (Water)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp (water)

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0018433993912294212 Pferdestärke (PS)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → PS

1 Foot-pound per second = 4.626242870031492 BTU per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → BTU/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.07710404783385819 BTU per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → BTU/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0012850674663336544 BTU per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → BTU/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.32404826673040155 Calorie per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → cal/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 19.442896933216872 Calorie per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → cal/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 1166.5739832837444 Calorie per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → cal/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.00032404826673040156 Kilocalorie per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kcal/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.019442896933216873 Kilocalorie per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kcal/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.1665739832837445 Kilocalorie per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kcal/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 13558179.480000002 Erg per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → erg/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 60.00000000000001 Foot-pound per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → ft·lb/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 3599.9999681373156 Foot-pound per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → ft·lb/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.00038552023895004934 Ton of Refrigeration

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → TR

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948 Volt-Ampere

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → VA

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0013558179480000002 Kilovolt-Ampere

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kVA

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948 Joule per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → J/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 81.34907671730186 Joule per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → J/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 4880.944222324462 Joule per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → J/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0013558179480000002 Kilojoule per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kJ/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.08134907671730185 Kilojoule per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kJ/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 4.880944222324462 Kilojoule per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kJ/h