Pounds per hour to Tons per hour Conversion

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The “pound per hour” (lb/h) is a unit of flow rate often used in engineering and manufacturing to describe the mass of a substance, such as steam or fuel, moving through a system over time. While commonly associated with industrial processes, this unit plays a crucial role in everyday appliances, like HVAC systems, to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency by precisely managing the flow of refrigerant or air.

Historically, the pound per hour measurement gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution when steam engines were vital for transportation and industry. By calculating steam flow in pounds per hour, engineers of the time could effectively control machinery, optimize fuel use, and enhance productivity—a legacy that continues to influence modern engineering practices.

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“Ton per hour” is a unit that highlights the sheer scale of industrial processes, often used in fields like mining, manufacturing, and shipping. Imagine a conveyor belt moving continuously for an entire hour, transporting the weight of a small house. This unit offers a practical way to assess and optimize the efficiency of systems handling large volumes of material.

Interestingly, the origins of the word “ton” trace back to the Middle English term “tunne,” meaning a large cask or barrel, which was used to indicate capacity, not weight. By evaluating materials flow in tons per hour, industries can benchmark their productivity, ensuring operations meet the demands of modern supply chains and showcasing the remarkable capacities of contemporary machinery.

> Pounds per hour to Tons per hour Conversion Table

Pounds per hour Tons per hour
0 lb/h 0 mt/h
100 lb/h 0.0453592 mt/h
200 lb/h 0.0907184 mt/h
300 lb/h 0.136078 mt/h
400 lb/h 0.181437 mt/h
500 lb/h 0.226796 mt/h
600 lb/h 0.272155 mt/h
700 lb/h 0.317514 mt/h
800 lb/h 0.362874 mt/h
900 lb/h 0.408233 mt/h
1000 lb/h 0.453592 mt/h
1100 lb/h 0.498951 mt/h
1200 lb/h 0.54431 mt/h
1300 lb/h 0.58967 mt/h
1400 lb/h 0.635029 mt/h
1500 lb/h 0.680388 mt/h
1600 lb/h 0.725747 mt/h
1700 lb/h 0.771106 mt/h
1800 lb/h 0.816466 mt/h
1900 lb/h 0.861825 mt/h
2000 lb/h 0.907184 mt/h
2100 lb/h 0.952543 mt/h
2200 lb/h 0.997902 mt/h
2300 lb/h 1.04326 mt/h
2400 lb/h 1.08862 mt/h
2500 lb/h 1.13398 mt/h
2600 lb/h 1.17934 mt/h
2700 lb/h 1.2247 mt/h
2800 lb/h 1.27006 mt/h
2900 lb/h 1.31542 mt/h
3000 lb/h 1.36078 mt/h
3100 lb/h 1.40614 mt/h
3200 lb/h 1.45149 mt/h
3300 lb/h 1.49685 mt/h
3400 lb/h 1.54221 mt/h
3500 lb/h 1.58757 mt/h
3600 lb/h 1.63293 mt/h
3700 lb/h 1.67829 mt/h
3800 lb/h 1.72365 mt/h
3900 lb/h 1.76901 mt/h
4000 lb/h 1.81437 mt/h
4100 lb/h 1.85973 mt/h
4200 lb/h 1.90509 mt/h
4300 lb/h 1.95045 mt/h
4400 lb/h 1.9958 mt/h
4500 lb/h 2.04116 mt/h
4600 lb/h 2.08652 mt/h
4700 lb/h 2.13188 mt/h
4800 lb/h 2.17724 mt/h
4900 lb/h 2.2226 mt/h
5000 lb/h 2.26796 mt/h
5100 lb/h 2.31332 mt/h
5200 lb/h 2.35868 mt/h
5300 lb/h 2.40404 mt/h
5400 lb/h 2.4494 mt/h
5500 lb/h 2.49476 mt/h
5600 lb/h 2.54012 mt/h
5700 lb/h 2.58547 mt/h
5800 lb/h 2.63083 mt/h
5900 lb/h 2.67619 mt/h
6000 lb/h 2.72155 mt/h
6100 lb/h 2.76691 mt/h
6200 lb/h 2.81227 mt/h
6300 lb/h 2.85763 mt/h
6400 lb/h 2.90299 mt/h
6500 lb/h 2.94835 mt/h
6600 lb/h 2.99371 mt/h
6700 lb/h 3.03907 mt/h
6800 lb/h 3.08443 mt/h
6900 lb/h 3.12978 mt/h
7000 lb/h 3.17514 mt/h
7100 lb/h 3.2205 mt/h
7200 lb/h 3.26586 mt/h
7300 lb/h 3.31122 mt/h
7400 lb/h 3.35658 mt/h
7500 lb/h 3.40194 mt/h
7600 lb/h 3.4473 mt/h
7700 lb/h 3.49266 mt/h
7800 lb/h 3.53802 mt/h
7900 lb/h 3.58338 mt/h
8000 lb/h 3.62874 mt/h
8100 lb/h 3.6741 mt/h
8200 lb/h 3.71945 mt/h
8300 lb/h 3.76481 mt/h
8400 lb/h 3.81017 mt/h
8500 lb/h 3.85553 mt/h
8600 lb/h 3.90089 mt/h
8700 lb/h 3.94625 mt/h
8800 lb/h 3.99161 mt/h
8900 lb/h 4.03697 mt/h
9000 lb/h 4.08233 mt/h
9100 lb/h 4.12769 mt/h
9200 lb/h 4.17305 mt/h
9300 lb/h 4.21841 mt/h
9400 lb/h 4.26376 mt/h
9500 lb/h 4.30912 mt/h
9600 lb/h 4.35448 mt/h
9700 lb/h 4.39984 mt/h
9800 lb/h 4.4452 mt/h
9900 lb/h 4.49056 mt/h
10000 lb/h 4.53592 mt/h

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