Convert pound-foot/hour to picojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to picojoule/second [pJ/s], or Convert picojoule/second to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Picojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/h = 376616000 pJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to pJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 376616000 pJ/s = 5649240000 pJ/s
Pound-Foot/hour to Picojoule/second Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/hour
Pound-foot per hour (lbf·ft/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds per hour, commonly used in engineering to measure power output or consumption.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per hour originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify power in mechanical and engineering contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in certain industries.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per hour is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for measuring power in systems where imperial units are standard. It is also used in historical data and legacy systems.
Picojoule/second
A picojoule per second (pJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillionth of a joule per second, representing an extremely small rate of energy transfer.
History/Origin
The picojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'pico' denoting a factor of 10^-12. It has been used in scientific contexts requiring precise measurement of very small power levels, especially in fields like nanotechnology and low-power electronics.
Current Use
This unit is used in scientific and engineering applications to quantify extremely low power levels, such as in nanotechnology, bioelectronics, and other fields where minute energy transfer rates are relevant.