Convert foot-pound to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert foot-pound [ft*lbf] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to foot-pound.
1 ft*lbf = 0.00135581795 kW*s. To convert foot-pound to kilowatt-second, multiply the value by 0.00135581795; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kW*s = 737.56214837 ft*lbf). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf = 0.00135581795 kW*s
- 1 kW*s = 737.56214837 ft*lbf
- 10 ft*lbf = 0.0135581795 kW*s
- 100 ft*lbf = 0.135581795 kW*s
How to Convert Foot-Pound to Kilowatt-Second
1 ft*lbf = 0.00135581795 kW*s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf to kW*s:
15 ft*lbf = 15 × 0.00135581795 kW*s = 0.02033726925 kW*s
Foot-Pound to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
| foot-pound | kilowatt-second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf | 0.00135581795 kW*s |
| 2 ft*lbf | 0.0027116359 kW*s |
| 3 ft*lbf | 0.00406745385 kW*s |
| 5 ft*lbf | 0.00677908975 kW*s |
| 10 ft*lbf | 0.0135581795 kW*s |
| 20 ft*lbf | 0.027116359 kW*s |
| 50 ft*lbf | 0.0677908975 kW*s |
| 100 ft*lbf | 0.135581795 kW*s |
| 500 ft*lbf | 0.677908975 kW*s |
| 1000 ft*lbf | 1.35581795 kW*s |
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot-pound in kilowatt-second?
1 foot-pound (ft*lbf) = 0.00135581795 kilowatt-second (kW*s).
How do you convert foot-pound to kilowatt-second?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 0.00135581795. For example, 25 ft*lbf × 0.00135581795 = 0.03389544875 kW*s.
What is 10 foot-pound in kilowatt-second?
10 ft*lbf = 0.0135581795 kW*s.
Which unit is larger, the foot-pound or the kilowatt-second?
The kilowatt-second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf equals only 0.00135581795 kW*s.