Convert BTU per Hour to Foot-pound per Second
Enter the number of btu per hour that you want to convert to foot-pounds per second.
How to Convert BTU per Hour to Foot-pounds per Second
The btu per hour and foot-pound per second are both units of power. 1 foot-pound per second equals 4.6262428711 btu per hour. This means to convert btu per hour to foot-pounds per second, you divide by 4.6262428711.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 BTU/h to foot-pounds per second:
We need to convert btu per hour to foot-pounds per second
Since 1 ft·lb/s = 4.6262428711 BTU/h, divide by 4.6262428711
5 ÷ 4.6262428711 = 1.0807906414
5 BTU/h = 1.0807906414 ft·lb/s
BTU per Hour to Foot-pound per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common btu per hour to foot-pound per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| BTU per Hour (BTU/h) | Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU/h | 0.2161581283 ft·lb/s |
| 2 BTU/h | 0.4323162566 ft·lb/s |
| 5 BTU/h | 1.0807906414 ft·lb/s |
| 10 BTU/h | 2.1615812829 ft·lb/s |
| 15 BTU/h | 3.2423719243 ft·lb/s |
| 20 BTU/h | 4.3231625657 ft·lb/s |
| 25 BTU/h | 5.4039532071 ft·lb/s |
| 50 BTU/h | 10.807906414 ft·lb/s |
| 100 BTU/h | 21.615812829 ft·lb/s |
About These Units
BTU per Hour (BTU/h)
BTU per hour (BTU/h or BTUH) measures heating and cooling capacity. Air conditioners are rated in BTU/h (window unit: 5,000-12,000 BTU/h, central AC: 24,000-60,000 BTU/h). Furnaces range from 40,000-200,000 BTU/h. One BTU/h equals 0.293 watts.
Foot-pound per Second (ft·lb/s)
Foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s) is an imperial power unit equal to 1.356 watts. Used in mechanical engineering and historical contexts. One mechanical horsepower equals exactly 550 foot-pounds per second. Relates torque and rotational speed in imperial units.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert btu per hour to foot-pounds per second?
To convert btu per hour to foot-pounds per second, divide the value by 4.6262428711. For example, 10 BTU/h = 2.1615812829 ft·lb/s.
How many foot-pounds per second are in 1 btu per hour?
1 btu per hour equals 0.2161581283 foot-pounds per second.
What is the formula for btu per hour to foot-pounds per second?
The formula is: ft·lb/s = BTU/h ÷ 4.6262428711.