Convert pound-foot/second to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Btu (Th)/hour
1 lbf*ft/s = 4.62933841081062 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to Btu(th)/h:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 4.62933841081062 Btu(th)/h = 69.4400761621592 Btu(th)/h
Pound-Foot/second to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.