Convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h], or Convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/hour
1 hp (water) = 1980911.59164773 ft*lbf/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to ft*lbf/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 1980911.59164773 ft*lbf/h = 29713673.8747159 ft*lbf/h
Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/hour Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Foot Pound-Force/hour
Foot pound-force per hour (ft*lbf/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over the period of one hour.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force is an imperial unit of work or energy, and its use in power measurements like ft*lbf/h has been common in engineering fields in the United States. It has been used historically in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, ft*lbf/h is primarily used in specific engineering applications, such as in the measurement of small power outputs in mechanical systems, though it is largely replaced by SI units like watts in most scientific and international contexts.