BTU per hour to Foot-pounds per second
Convert BTU per hour to Foot-pounds per second instantly. Free online power unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
ft-lb/s = BTU/h × 0.2161581284
BTU/h = ft-lb/s × 4.626242868
Conversion table
| 1 BTU/h | 0.216158 ft-lb/s |
| 5 BTU/h | 1.08079 ft-lb/s |
| 10 BTU/h | 2.16158 ft-lb/s |
| 20 BTU/h | 4.32316 ft-lb/s |
| 50 BTU/h | 10.8079 ft-lb/s |
| 100 BTU/h | 21.6158 ft-lb/s |
| 500 BTU/h | 108.079 ft-lb/s |
| 1000 BTU/h | 216.158 ft-lb/s |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the btu per hour (BTU/h). BTU per hour measures power as British thermal units transferred each hour, common for heating and cooling equipment.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s). Foot-pound per second is an imperial rate of mechanical work, equal to one foot-pound of work performed each second.
How do I convert btu per hour to foot-pounds per second?
Multiply the btu per hour value by 0.2161581284 to get foot-pound per second. For example, 1000 BTU/h × 0.2161581284 = 216.158 ft-lb/s.
Is the btu per hour to foot-pounds per second conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by fixed numeric relationships to the watt, so the conversion factor used here, 0.2161581284, is exact.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It is used when comparing power ratings expressed in btu per hour against equipment, engines, or specifications rated in foot-pounds per second.
Can I convert foot-pounds per second back to btu per hour?
Yes. Multiply the foot-pound per second value by 4.626242868 to get btu per hour.
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About this conversion
This page converts btu per hour (BTU/h) into foot-pounds per second (ft-lb/s), two units used to describe power, the rate at which energy is transferred or work is done.
BTU per hour measures power as British thermal units transferred each hour, common for heating and cooling equipment.
Foot-pound per second is an imperial rate of mechanical work, equal to one foot-pound of work performed each second.
The formula is ft-lb/s = BTU/h × 0.2161581284, derived from each unit's fixed relationship to the watt, the SI unit of power.
Because both units are defined by exact numeric relationships to the watt, this conversion is exact rather than approximate.