Hectopoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion

Convert between Hectopoise and Pound per Foot per Second quickly and accurately.

hP
lb/(ft·s)

How to Convert Hectopoise to Pound per Foot per Second

Conversion Formula

1 hP = 6.72 lb/(ft·s)
1 lb/(ft·s) = 0.149 hP

Example

Convert 15 hP to lb/(ft·s):

15 hP = 15 × 6.72 lb/(ft·s) = 100.795 lb/(ft·s)

Unit Information

Learn about the viscosity - dynamic units you're converting between

Hectopoise

hP

Definition

The hectopoise is a unit of dynamic viscosity, representing 10^2 poise. It is used for measuring the viscosity of moderately viscous materials in various applications.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the hecto- prefix to the poise, providing a scale for measuring moderately high viscosities in scientific and engineering contexts.

Current Use

Used in various applications where materials have moderately high viscosities, such as certain oils, polymers, and thick fluids.

Multiplier

10

Offset

0

Pound per Foot per Second

lb/(ft·s)

Definition

The pound per foot per second is an imperial unit of dynamic viscosity, representing the resistance of a fluid to flow when a force of one pound-force per square foot is applied.

History/Origin

This unit originates from the imperial system of measurements, where mass is measured in pounds and length in feet. It was commonly used in engineering applications in the United States and other countries using imperial units.

Current Use

Still used in some engineering contexts, particularly in the United States and other countries that use imperial units. It provides a practical measure for engineers working with force-based calculations in imperial units.

Multiplier

1.488

Offset

0

Hectopoise to Pound per Foot per Second Conversion Table

Hectopoise [hP] Pound per Foot per Second [lb/(ft·s)]
1 hP 6.71969 lb/(ft·s)
10 hP 67.196898 lb/(ft·s)
25 hP 167.992244 lb/(ft·s)
50 hP 335.984488 lb/(ft·s)
100 hP 671.968975 lb/(ft·s)
0 hP 0E+0 lb/(ft·s)
-10 hP -67.196898 lb/(ft·s)
-40 hP -268.78759 lb/(ft·s)