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Convert Foot-pound per Second to Kilocalorie per Hour

Enter the number of foot-pounds per second that you want to convert to kilocalories per hour.

1 ft·lb/s (foot-pounds per second) = 1.1657935927 kcal/h (kilocalories per hour)
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How to Convert Foot-pounds per Second to Kilocalories per Hour

The foot-pound per second and kilocalorie per hour are both units of power. 1 foot-pound per second equals 1.1657935927 kilocalories per hour. This means to convert foot-pounds per second to kilocalories per hour, you multiply by 1.1657935927.

Formula

kilocalories per hour = foot-pounds per second × 1.1657935927

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 ft·lb/s to kilocalories per hour:

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Convert 5 ft·lb/s to kilocalories per hour

We need to convert foot-pounds per second to kilocalories per hour

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Apply the formula

Since 1 ft·lb/s = 1.1657935927 kcal/h, multiply by 1.1657935927

5 × 1.1657935927 = 5.8289679635

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Answer

5 ft·lb/s = 5.8289679635 kcal/h

Foot-pound per Second to Kilocalorie per Hour Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common foot-pound per second to kilocalorie per hour conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lb/s) Kilocalories per Hour (kcal/h)
1 ft·lb/s 1.1657935927 kcal/h
2 ft·lb/s 2.3315871854 kcal/h
5 ft·lb/s 5.8289679635 kcal/h
10 ft·lb/s 11.657935927 kcal/h
15 ft·lb/s 17.48690389 kcal/h
20 ft·lb/s 23.315871854 kcal/h
25 ft·lb/s 29.144839817 kcal/h
50 ft·lb/s 58.289679635 kcal/h
100 ft·lb/s 116.57935927 kcal/h

About These Units

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.

Kilocalorie per Hour (kcal/h)

Kilocalories per hour (kcal/h) measures metabolic rate and heat production, equal to 1.163 watts. Basal metabolic rate is about 60-80 kcal/h. Exercise increases metabolic rate to 300-900 kcal/h depending on intensity. Also called "large calories per hour."

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert foot-pounds per second to kilocalories per hour?

To convert foot-pounds per second to kilocalories per hour, multiply the value by 1.1657935927. For example, 10 ft·lb/s = 11.657935927 kcal/h.

How many kilocalories per hour are in 1 foot-pound per second?

1 foot-pound per second equals 1.1657935927 kilocalories per hour.

What is the formula for foot-pounds per second to kilocalories per hour?

The formula is: kcal/h = ft·lb/s × 1.1657935927.