Convert pound-foot/hour to kilovolt ampere
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to kilovolt ampere [kV*A], or Convert kilovolt ampere to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Kilovolt Ampere
1 lbf*ft/h = 3.76616e-07 kV*A
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to kV*A:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 3.76616e-07 kV*A = 5.64924e-06 kV*A
Pound-Foot/hour to Kilovolt Ampere 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.
Kilovolt Ampere
A kilovolt ampere (kV·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing the product of voltage in kilovolts and current in amperes.
History/Origin
The kilovolt ampere emerged as a standard unit for measuring apparent power in electrical engineering, especially with the adoption of the SI system, to quantify the capacity of electrical equipment such as transformers and generators.
Current Use
Today, the kilovolt ampere is widely used in power systems to specify the capacity of electrical devices, particularly in the context of transformers, generators, and power distribution systems, facilitating the design and analysis of electrical networks.