Convert pound-foot/hour to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Horsepower (Water)
1 lbf*ft/h = 5.04818086893115e-07 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to hp (water):
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 5.04818086893115e-07 hp (water) = 7.57227130339672e-06 hp (water)
Pound-Foot/hour to Horsepower (Water) 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 (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.