Convert foot pound-force/second to newton meter/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to newton meter/second [N*m/s], or Convert newton meter/second to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 1.35581795 N*m/s. To convert foot pound-force/second to newton meter/second, multiply the value by 1.35581795; to go the other way, divide by it (1 N*m/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 N*m/s
- 1 N*m/s = 0.73756214837 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 13.5581795 N*m/s
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 135.581795 N*m/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Newton Meter/second
1 ft*lbf/s = 1.35581795 N*m/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to N*m/s:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 1.35581795 N*m/s = 20.33726925 N*m/s
Foot Pound-Force/second to Newton Meter/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | newton meter/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 1.35581795 N*m/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 2.7116359 N*m/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 4.06745385 N*m/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 6.77908975 N*m/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 13.5581795 N*m/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 27.116359 N*m/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 67.7908975 N*m/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 135.581795 N*m/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 677.908975 N*m/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 1355.81795 N*m/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.
Newton Meter/second
A unit of power representing one newton meter of work done per second, equivalent to a watt.
History/Origin
The newton meter/second has been used in physics and engineering to quantify power, especially in contexts involving torque and rotational work, aligning with the SI system's units for work and time.
Current Use
Primarily used in engineering and physics to measure power in systems involving torque and rotational motion, often interchangeably with watts in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in newton meter/second?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 1.35581795 newton meter/second (N*m/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to newton meter/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 1.35581795. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 1.35581795 = 33.89544875 N*m/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in newton meter/second?
10 ft*lbf/s = 13.5581795 N*m/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the newton meter/second?
The foot pound-force/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s = 1.35581795 N*m/s.