Convert watt to foot-pound per second
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How to Convert Watt to Foot-pound per second
Converting watt to foot-pound per second is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
ft⋅lbf/s = W ÷ 1.35581795Reverse conversion: Convert foot-pound per second to watt
Comparison: Watt vs Foot-pound-per-second
When to Use Each Unit
Watt: Universal standard for electrical power ratings, mechanical power output, and energy transfer rates worldwide.
Foot-pound-per-second: Used in United States for mechanical power calculations, engineering, and industrial applications.
Common Conversion Values
- 1000 W = 1 kW
- 1 W ≈ 0.00134 hp
- 1 W ≈ 3.41 BTU/h
- 1 W ≈ 0.239 cal/s
About Watt
Definition: The watt (symbol: W) is the SI unit of power, equal to one joule per second or the rate of energy transfer.
History: Named after Scottish inventor James Watt in 1882. Standardized as SI unit to measure rate of energy consumption or production.
Current Use: Universal standard for electrical power ratings, mechanical power output, and energy transfer rates worldwide.
Examples: LED bulb: 10W, laptop: 65W, microwave: 1000W, hair dryer: 1500W, electric kettle: 2000W
About Per
Definition: Foot-pound per second (symbol: ft⋅lbf/s) measures mechanical power as foot-pounds of work performed per second.
History: Imperial mechanical power unit derived from work and time measurements for engineering applications.
Current Use: Used in United States for mechanical power calculations, engineering, and industrial applications.
Examples: Mechanical equipment: 100-1000 ft⋅lbf/s, pump power: 50-500 ft⋅lbf/s, motor output calculations