Convert foot pound-force/second to joule/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to joule/second [J/s], or Convert joule/second to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 1.35581795 J/s. To convert foot pound-force/second to joule/second, multiply the value by 1.35581795; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/s = 0.73756214837 ft*lbf/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf/s = 1.35581795 J/s
- 1 J/s = 0.73756214837 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 13.5581795 J/s
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 135.581795 J/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Joule/second
1 ft*lbf/s = 1.35581795 J/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to J/s:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 1.35581795 J/s = 20.33726925 J/s
Foot Pound-Force/second to Joule/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | joule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 1.35581795 J/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 2.7116359 J/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 4.06745385 J/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 6.77908975 J/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 13.5581795 J/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 27.116359 J/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 67.7908975 J/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 135.581795 J/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 677.908975 J/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 1355.81795 J/s |
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in joule/second?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 1.35581795 joule/second (J/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to joule/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 1.35581795. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 1.35581795 = 33.89544875 J/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in joule/second?
10 ft*lbf/s = 13.5581795 J/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the joule/second?
The foot pound-force/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s = 1.35581795 J/s.