Convert foot pound-force/hour to kilowatt
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h] to kilowatt [kW], or Convert kilowatt to foot pound-force/hour.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/hour to Kilowatt
1 ft*lbf/h = 3.76616e-07 kW
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/h to kW:
15 ft*lbf/h = 15 × 3.76616e-07 kW = 5.64924e-06 kW
Foot Pound-Force/hour to Kilowatt Conversion Table
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Foot Pound-Force/hour
Foot pound-force per hour (ft*lbf/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over the period of one hour.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force is an imperial unit of work or energy, and its use in power measurements like ft*lbf/h has been common in engineering fields in the United States. It has been used historically in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, ft*lbf/h is primarily used in specific engineering applications, such as in the measurement of small power outputs in mechanical systems, though it is largely replaced by SI units like watts in most scientific and international contexts.
Kilowatt
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption.
History/Origin
The kilowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a practical unit for measuring larger power outputs, especially in engineering and electrical contexts, and has been widely adopted since the 20th century.
Current Use
The kilowatt is commonly used today to specify the power output of engines, electrical appliances, and power generation facilities, as well as in billing for electricity consumption and capacity ratings.