Convert pound-foot/hour to microwatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to microwatt [µW], or Convert microwatt to pound-foot/hour.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Microwatt
1 lbf*ft/h = 376.616 µW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to µW:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 376.616 µW = 5649.24 µW
Pound-Foot/hour to Microwatt 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.
Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.