Square Foot per Hour to Square Meter per Second Conversion

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

ft²/h
m²/s

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

Conversion Formula

1 ft²/h = 0 m²/s
1 m²/s = 38750.078 ft²/h

Example

Convert 15 ft²/h to m²/s:

15 ft²/h = 15 × 0 m²/s = 0 m²/s

Unit Information

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

Square Foot per Hour

ft²/h

Definition

The square foot per hour is an imperial unit of kinematic viscosity, representing the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density over a time period of one hour. It is used for measuring very low kinematic viscosities in imperial units.

History/Origin

This unit was created by applying the hour time unit to the square foot per second, providing a more convenient scale for measuring very low kinematic viscosities in imperial unit systems.

Current Use

Used in specialized applications where very low kinematic viscosities need to be expressed in imperial units over hourly time periods, particularly in certain industrial processes and scientific measurements.

Multiplier

0

Offset

0

Square Meter per Second

m²/s

Definition

The square meter per second is the SI unit of kinematic viscosity, representing the ratio of dynamic viscosity to density. It measures the rate at which momentum is transferred through a fluid due to molecular motion and is fundamental in fluid mechanics and heat transfer calculations.

History/Origin

This unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standardized measure of kinematic viscosity. It replaced the older CGS unit of stokes in scientific and engineering applications, offering a more practical scale for most measurements.

Current Use

Widely used in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and chemical engineering for characterizing fluid flow behavior. It is essential for calculating Reynolds numbers, Prandtl numbers, and other dimensionless parameters in engineering analysis.

Multiplier

1

Offset

0

Square Foot per Hour to Square Meter per Second Conversion Table

Square Foot per Hour [ft²/h] Square Meter per Second [m²/s]
1 ft²/h 0.000026 m²/s
10 ft²/h 0.000258 m²/s
25 ft²/h 0.000645 m²/s
50 ft²/h 0.00129 m²/s
100 ft²/h 0.002581 m²/s
0 ft²/h 0E+0 m²/s
-10 ft²/h -0.000258 m²/s
-40 ft²/h -0.001032 m²/s