Pounds per Hour-Sq. Foot to Pounds per Second-Sq. Foot Converter
Enter the mass flux density in pounds per hour-sq. foot below to convert it to pounds per second-sq. foot.
Convert Pounds per Hour-Sq. Foot to Pounds per Second-Sq. Foot
Enter a value in pounds per hour-sq. foot (lb/(h·ft²)) to convert to pounds per second-sq. foot (lb/(s·ft²)).
Pound per Hour-Sq. Foot to Pound per Second-Sq. Foot Conversion Table
Table showing various pound per hour-sq. foot measurements converted to pounds per second-sq. foot. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Pounds per Hour-Sq. Foot (lb/(h·ft²)) | Pounds per Second-Sq. Foot (lb/(s·ft²)) |
|---|---|
| 1 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.000277778 lb/(s·ft²) |
| 2 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.000555556 lb/(s·ft²) |
| 2.5 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.000694444 lb/(s·ft²) |
| 5 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.0013889 lb/(s·ft²) |
| 10 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.0027778 lb/(s·ft²) |
| 15 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.0041667 lb/(s·ft²) |
| 20 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.0055556 lb/(s·ft²) |
| 25 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.0069444 lb/(s·ft²) |
| 30 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.0083333 lb/(s·ft²) |
| 50 lb/(h·ft²) | 0.0138889 lb/(s·ft²) |
How to Convert Pounds per Hour-Sq. Foot to Pounds per Second-Sq. Foot
To convert pounds per hour-sq. foot to pounds per second-sq. foot, multiply the mass flux density by the following conversion ratio: 0.000277778 pounds per second-sq. foot/pound per hour-sq. foot.
Since one pound per hour-sq. foot is equal to 0.000277778 pounds per second-sq. foot, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The mass flux density in pounds per second-sq. foot is equal to the mass flux density in pounds per hour-sq. foot multiplied by 0.000277778.
For example, here's how to convert 5 pounds per hour-sq. foot to pounds per second-sq. foot using the formula above.
How Many Pounds per Second-Sq. Foot Are in a Pound per Hour-Sq. Foot?
There are 0.000277778 pounds per second-sq. foot in a pound per hour-sq. foot, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our pound per hour-sq. foot to pound per second-sq. foot calculator automatically converts your mass flux density measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Pounds per Hour-Sq. Foot and pounds per second-sq. foot are both units used to measure mass flux density. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Pound per Hour-Sq. Foot?
A pound per hour-sq. foot is a unit of mass flux density equal to 0.0013562 kilograms per second-sq. meter (kg/(s·m²)), the base unit for mass flux density. Equal to 0.0013562 kg/(s·m²). [1]
The pound per hour-sq. foot is classified as a US customary unit of mass flux density. Pounds per Hour-Sq. Foot can be abbreviated as lb/(h·ft²); for example, 1 pound per hour-sq. foot can be written as 1 lb/(h·ft²).
When working with pounds per hour-sq. foot (lb/(h·ft²)) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pounds per hour-sq. foot (lb/(h·ft²)) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale mass flux density measurements within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Pound per Second-Sq. Foot?
A pound per second-sq. foot is a unit of mass flux density equal to 4.8824276 kilograms per second-sq. meter (kg/(s·m²)), the base unit for mass flux density. Equal to 4.8824 kg/(s·m²). [2]
The pound per second-sq. foot is classified as a US customary unit of mass flux density. Pounds per Second-Sq. Foot can be abbreviated as lb/(s·ft²); for example, 1 pound per second-sq. foot can be written as 1 lb/(s·ft²).
When working with pounds per second-sq. foot (lb/(s·ft²)) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, pounds per second-sq. foot (lb/(s·ft²)) are widely used across standard mass flux density applications within US customary workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting mass flux density between pounds per hour-sq. foot (lb/(h·ft²)) and pounds per second-sq. foot (lb/(s·ft²)), keep full floating-point precision (1 lb/(h·ft²) = 0.000277778 lb/(s·ft²); 1 lb/(s·ft²) = 3,600 lb/(h·ft²)) during intermediate calculations and round only the final pound per second-sq. foot figure to match your instrument tolerance.
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- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Length)·Mass Flux Density Metrology Standard — Pounds per Hour-Sq. Foot (lb/(h·ft²)) to Pounds per Second-Sq. Foot (lb/(s·ft²))
- [2]BIPM SpecificationBIPM (SI Base Unit: Metre (m))·Unit Specifications: Pound per Hour-Sq. Foot (lb/(h·ft²)) & Pound per Second-Sq. Foot (lb/(s·ft²))
- [3]NIST HB 133 ReferenceNIST HB 133 (NIST Handbook 133 (2019 Ed.))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (lb/(h·ft²) to lb/(s·ft²))