Pound per Hour per Square Foot to Kilogram per Second per Square Meter Conversion

Convert between Pound per Hour per Square Foot and Kilogram per Second per Square Meter quickly and accurately.

lb/(h·ft²)
kg/(s·m²)

How to Convert Pound per Hour per Square Foot to Kilogram per Second per Square Meter

Conversion Formula

1 lb/(h·ft²) = 0.001 kg/(s·m²)
1 kg/(s·m²) = 737.338 lb/(h·ft²)

Example

Convert 15 lb/(h·ft²) to kg/(s·m²):

15 lb/(h·ft²) = 15 × 0.001 kg/(s·m²) = 0.02 kg/(s·m²)

Unit Information

Learn about the mass flux density units you're converting between

Pound per Hour per Square Foot

lb/(h·ft²)

Definition

The pound per hour per square foot is an imperial unit for mass flux density, representing the mass flow rate of one pound per hour through an area of one square foot. This unit is commonly used in North American industries where both mass and area measurements follow imperial standards, providing a consistent unit system for mass transfer calculations.

History/Origin

This unit was established in North American industrial practice where imperial units are standard for both mass and area measurements. It became common in chemical processing, HVAC design, and environmental engineering in the United States and Canada, where imperial units are preferred for industrial applications and equipment specifications.

Current Use

Extensively used in North American chemical and process industries, HVAC system design, and environmental engineering applications. It is employed in industrial drying processes, air pollution control systems, and building ventilation design where imperial units are standard practice and equipment specifications use imperial measurements.

Multiplier

1.356

Offset

0

Kilogram per Second per Square Meter

kg/(s·m²)

Definition

The kilogram per second per square meter is a larger unit for mass flux density, representing the mass flow rate of one kilogram per second through an area of one square meter. This unit is used for high-intensity mass transfer processes where significant mass flows occur, making it suitable for industrial-scale operations and high-throughput systems.

History/Origin

This unit was established for high-capacity industrial processes where mass transfer rates are substantial, such as in large-scale chemical reactors, power generation systems, and industrial drying operations. It provides a practical scale for measuring mass flux in systems where gram-level measurements would be impractical due to the large quantities involved.

Current Use

Extensively used in large-scale chemical processing, power generation, and industrial manufacturing where high mass transfer rates are common. It is employed in reactor design for petrochemical industries, in power plant cooling systems, and in large-scale food processing operations where high throughput is essential for economic viability.

Multiplier

1000

Offset

0

Pound per Hour per Square Foot to Kilogram per Second per Square Meter Conversion Table

Pound per Hour per Square Foot [lb/(h·ft²)] Kilogram per Second per Square Meter [kg/(s·m²)]
1 lb/(h·ft²) 0.001356 kg/(s·m²)
10 lb/(h·ft²) 0.013562 kg/(s·m²)
25 lb/(h·ft²) 0.033906 kg/(s·m²)
50 lb/(h·ft²) 0.067811 kg/(s·m²)
100 lb/(h·ft²) 0.135623 kg/(s·m²)
0 lb/(h·ft²) 0E+0 kg/(s·m²)
-10 lb/(h·ft²) -0.013562 kg/(s·m²)
-40 lb/(h·ft²) -0.054249 kg/(s·m²)