Convert pound-foot/second to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Btu (It)/second
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00128506746822929 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to Btu/s:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.00128506746822929 Btu/s = 0.0192760120234393 Btu/s
Pound-Foot/second to Btu (It)/second 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 (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.