Convert pound-foot/hour to dekajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to dekajoule/second [daJ/s], or Convert dekajoule/second to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Dekajoule/second
1 lbf*ft/h = 3.76616e-05 daJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to daJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 3.76616e-05 daJ/s = 0.000564924 daJ/s
Pound-Foot/hour to Dekajoule/second 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.
Dekajoule/second
Dekajoule per second (daJ/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one dekajoule equals ten joules per second.
History/Origin
The dekajoule is a non-SI unit introduced as a multiple of the joule, primarily used in older or specialized contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the SI system, but it remains recognized for certain applications involving large energy quantities.
Current Use
Today, daJ/s is rarely used in scientific contexts, with the watt (W) being the standard SI unit for power. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial measurements where larger energy units are convenient.