Convert pound-foot/hour to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Horsepower (Electric)
1 lbf*ft/h = 5.04847184986595e-07 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to hp (electric):
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 5.04847184986595e-07 hp (electric) = 7.57270777479893e-06 hp (electric)
Pound-Foot/hour to Horsepower (Electric) 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.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.