Convert Tonnes per Hour to Pounds per Hour (t/h to lb/h)
1 tonne per hour (t/h) = 2204.622622 pounds per hour (lb/h). 1 lb/h = 0.00045359237 t/h. Example: 15 t/h = 15 × 2204.622622 = 33069.33933 lb/h.
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1 t/h = 2204.622622 lb/h
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Tonne per Hour to Pound per Hour
- 1 t/h = 2204.622622 lb/h
- 1 lb/h = 0.00045359237 t/h
- Example: convert 15 t/h to lb/h: 15 t/h = 15 × 2204.622622 lb/h = 33069.33933 lb/h
Formula
lb/h = t/h × 2204.622621849
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 t/h = 1000/3600 kg/s ≈ 0.2778 kg/s.
- 1 lb/h = 0.45359237/3600 kg/s.
- 1 t/h = 0.2777777777778 kg/s ÷ 0.0001259978805556 kg/s per lb/h = 2204.622621849 lb/h
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Tonne per Hour definition: tonne per hour; Pound per Hour definition: pound per hour.
Worked examples
- A reading of 10 t/h converts to 22046.22622 lb/h.
10 t/h × 2204.622622 = 22046.22622 lb/h - A value of 100 t/h is 220462.2622 lb/h.
100 t/h × 2204.622622 = 220462.2622 lb/h
Tonne per Hour to Pound per Hour conversion table
| Tonnes per Hour (t/h) | Pounds per Hour (lb/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 t/h | 2204.622622 lb/h |
| 2 t/h | 4409.245244 lb/h |
| 5 t/h | 11023.11311 lb/h |
| 10 t/h | 22046.22622 lb/h |
| 20 t/h | 44092.45244 lb/h |
| 50 t/h | 110231.1311 lb/h |
| 100 t/h | 220462.2622 lb/h |
| 250 t/h | 551155.6555 lb/h |
| 500 t/h | 1102311.311 lb/h |
| 1000 t/h | 2204622.622 lb/h |
Where it's used
Tonnes per Hour are used for boiler capacity (TPH), while pounds per hour appear in US boiler and steam ratings. Both measure mass flow rate ṁ, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Tonne per Hour to other mass flow rate units
| Conversion | 1 t/h equals |
|---|---|
| tonne per hour to pound per hour | 2204.622622 lb/h |
| tonne per hour to kilogram per second | 0.2777777778 kg/s |
| tonne per hour to kilogram per hour | 1000 kg/h |
| tonne per hour to tonne per day | 24 t/day |
| tonne per hour to gram per second | 277.7777778 g/s |
| tonne per hour to kilogram per minute | 16.66666667 kg/min |
| tonne per hour to pound per second | 0.6123951727 lb/s |
| tonne per hour to pound per minute | 36.74371036 lb/min |
Frequently asked questions
How many pounds per hour are in 1 tonne per hour?
1 t/h = 2204.622622 lb/h.
How do I convert tonnes per hour to pounds per hour?
Multiply the value in t/h by 2204.622622. For example, 15 t/h × 2204.622622 = 33069.33933 lb/h.
Is the t/h to lb/h conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 4 (derived units with special names).
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "pound per hour".
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