Convert foot pound-force/second to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00135581795 kJ/s. To convert foot pound-force/second to kilojoule/second, multiply the value by 0.00135581795; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/s = 737.56214837 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 = 0.00135581795 kJ/s
- 1 kJ/s = 737.56214837 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 0.0135581795 kJ/s
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 0.135581795 kJ/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Kilojoule/second
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00135581795 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to kJ/s:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.00135581795 kJ/s = 0.02033726925 kJ/s
Foot Pound-Force/second to Kilojoule/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | kilojoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 0.00135581795 kJ/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 0.0027116359 kJ/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 0.00406745385 kJ/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 0.00677908975 kJ/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 0.0135581795 kJ/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 0.027116359 kJ/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 0.0677908975 kJ/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 0.135581795 kJ/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 0.677908975 kJ/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 1.35581795 kJ/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.
Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in kilojoule/second?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 0.00135581795 kilojoule/second (kJ/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to kilojoule/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 0.00135581795. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 0.00135581795 = 0.03389544875 kJ/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in kilojoule/second?
10 ft*lbf/s = 0.0135581795 kJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the kilojoule/second?
The kilojoule/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s equals only 0.00135581795 kJ/s.