Convert horsepower (water) to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Pound-Foot/second
1 hp (water) = 550.253077856065 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to lbf*ft/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 550.253077856065 lbf*ft/s = 8253.79616784097 lbf*ft/s
Horsepower (Water) to Pound-Foot/second Conversion Table
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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.
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.