Convert nanowatt to pound-foot/hour
Please provide values below to convert nanowatt [nW] to pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h], or Convert pound-foot/hour to nanowatt.
How to Convert Nanowatt to Pound-Foot/hour
1 nW = 2.65522441956794e-06 lbf*ft/h
Example: convert 15 nW to lbf*ft/h:
15 nW = 15 × 2.65522441956794e-06 lbf*ft/h = 3.98283662935191e-05 lbf*ft/h
Nanowatt to Pound-Foot/hour Conversion Table
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Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.
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.