Convert pound-foot/second to kilovolt ampere
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to kilovolt ampere [kV*A], or Convert kilovolt ampere to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Kilovolt Ampere
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00135581795 kV*A
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to kV*A:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.00135581795 kV*A = 0.02033726925 kV*A
Pound-Foot/second to Kilovolt Ampere Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Kilovolt Ampere
A kilovolt ampere (kV·A) is a unit of apparent power in an electrical circuit, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes, representing the product of voltage in kilovolts and current in amperes.
History/Origin
The kilovolt ampere emerged as a standard unit for measuring apparent power in electrical engineering, especially with the adoption of the SI system, to quantify the capacity of electrical equipment such as transformers and generators.
Current Use
Today, the kilovolt ampere is widely used in power systems to specify the capacity of electrical devices, particularly in the context of transformers, generators, and power distribution systems, facilitating the design and analysis of electrical networks.