Convert pound-foot/hour to femtojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to femtojoule/second [fJ/s], or Convert femtojoule/second to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Femtojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/h = 376616000000 fJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to fJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 376616000000 fJ/s = 5649240000000 fJ/s
Pound-Foot/hour to Femtojoule/second 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.
Femtojoule/second
A femtojoule per second (fJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer of one femtojoule (10^-15 joules) per second.
History/Origin
The femtojoule/second unit emerged with the development of high-precision measurements in nanotechnology and quantum physics, where extremely small energy transfer rates are relevant. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'femto' denoting 10^-15.
Current Use
The femtojoule/second is used in scientific research to quantify very small power levels, particularly in fields like nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular physics, where energy transfer rates are extremely low.