Convert Foot-pounds per second (ft⋅lb/s) to Watts (W)
Enter a value below to convert Foot-pounds per second (ft⋅lb/s) to Watts (W).
Conversion:
1 Foot-pounds per second (ft⋅lb/s) = 1.3558179483 Watts (W)
How to Convert Foot-pounds per second (ft⋅lb/s) to Watts (W)
1 ftlbps = 1.3558179483 w
1 w = 0.73756214929 ftlbps
Example: convert 15 Foot-pounds per second (ft⋅lb/s) to Watts (W):
25 ftlbps = 33.895448707 w
Foot-pounds per second (ft⋅lb/s) to Watts (W) Conversion Table
| Foot-pounds per second (ft⋅lb/s) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ftlbps | 0.013558179483 w |
| 0.1 ftlbps | 0.13558179483 w |
| 1 ftlbps | 1.3558179483 w |
| 2 ftlbps | 2.7116358966 w |
| 3 ftlbps | 4.0674538449 w |
| 5 ftlbps | 6.7790897415 w |
| 10 ftlbps | 13.558179483 w |
| 20 ftlbps | 27.116358966 w |
| 50 ftlbps | 67.790897415 w |
| 100 ftlbps | 135.58179483 w |
| 1000 ftlbps | 1355.8179483 w |
Foot-pounds per second (ft⋅lb/s)
Definition
Foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s) is an imperial unit of power equal to approximately 1.356 watts. It measures the rate of mechanical work in the foot-pound-second system.
History
Foot-pounds per second is rooted in the British engineering system. James Watt originally defined horsepower as 550 ft·lb/s, establishing the direct relationship between these two power units.
Current use
Foot-pounds per second appears in mechanical engineering calculations, particularly in the United States. It is used in torque-power conversions, machinery specifications, and physics education in imperial-unit contexts.
Watts (W)
Definition
A watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second (1 W = 1 J/s). It measures the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish inventor who improved the steam engine in the 18th century. It was adopted as the SI unit of power in 1960 by the General Conference on Weights and Measures.
Current use
Watts are universally used to measure electrical power consumption (light bulbs, appliances), mechanical output, and energy transfer rates. Electricity bills, device ratings, and power plant capacities all reference watts.