Convert foot pound-force/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/second.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00181734558195707 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to hp (water):
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.00181734558195707 hp (water) = 0.0272601837293561 hp (water)
Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
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Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.