Convert pound-foot/second to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.000138207742099898 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to hp (boiler):
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.000138207742099898 hp (boiler) = 0.00207311613149847 hp (boiler)
Pound-Foot/second to Horsepower (Boiler) 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.
Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.