Foot-pound per second to BTU per hour
Convert Foot-pound per second to BTU per hour instantly. Free online engineering unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
BTU/h = ft-lb/s × 4.62624
ft-lb/s = BTU/h × 0.216158
Conversion table
| 1 ft-lb/s | 4.62624 BTU/h |
| 5 ft-lb/s | 23.1312 BTU/h |
| 10 ft-lb/s | 46.2624 BTU/h |
| 20 ft-lb/s | 92.5249 BTU/h |
| 50 ft-lb/s | 231.312 BTU/h |
| 100 ft-lb/s | 462.624 BTU/h |
| 500 ft-lb/s | 2313.12 BTU/h |
| 1000 ft-lb/s | 4626.24 BTU/h |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s). Mechanical power rate.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the BTU per hour (BTU/h). Power rate using BTU per hour.
How do I convert Foot-pound per second to BTU per hour?
Multiply the Foot-pound per second value by 4.62624. For example, 10 ft-lb/s × 4.62624 = 46.2624 BTU/h.
Is the Foot-pound per second to BTU per hour conversion exact?
Yes. Both units belong to the same engineering measurement family (power), so the ratio between them is a fixed, defined value rather than a measured approximation.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used whenever a value expressed in Foot-pound per second needs to be compared with, or reported in, BTU per hour, such as in engineering, scientific, or industrial calculations.
Can I convert BTU per hour back to Foot-pound per second?
Yes. Multiply the BTU per hour value by 0.216158 to get Foot-pound per second.
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About this conversion
This page converts Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) to BTU per hour (BTU/h) within the engineering converter.
Mechanical power rate. Power rate using BTU per hour.
The formula is BTU/h = ft-lb/s × 4.62624, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the power base unit.
The conversion is exact, since it relies on a fixed numerical ratio between the two units rather than a measured or approximate value.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common Foot-pound per second values already converted to BTU per hour.