Convert pound-foot/hour to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Megawatt
1 lbf*ft/h = 3.76616e-10 MW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to MW:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 3.76616e-10 MW = 5.64924e-09 MW
Pound-Foot/hour to Megawatt 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.
Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.