Convert pound-foot/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 lbf*ft/h = 5.050502883197e-07 hp
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to hp:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 5.050502883197e-07 hp = 7.57575432479549e-06 hp
Pound-Foot/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) 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.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.