Convert foot pound-force/second to terajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to terajoule/second [TJ/s], or Convert terajoule/second to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 1.3558e-12 TJ/s. To convert foot pound-force/second to terajoule/second, multiply the value by 1.3558e-12; to go the other way, divide by it (1 TJ/s = 737562148370 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 = 1.3558e-12 TJ/s
- 1 TJ/s = 737562148370 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 1.3558e-11 TJ/s
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 1.3558e-10 TJ/s
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Terajoule/second
1 ft*lbf/s = 1.35581795e-12 TJ/s
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to TJ/s:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 1.35581795e-12 TJ/s = 2.033726925e-11 TJ/s
Foot Pound-Force/second to Terajoule/second Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | terajoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 1.3558e-12 TJ/s |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 2.7116e-12 TJ/s |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 4.0675e-12 TJ/s |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 6.7791e-12 TJ/s |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 1.3558e-11 TJ/s |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 2.7116e-11 TJ/s |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 6.7791e-11 TJ/s |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 1.3558e-10 TJ/s |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 6.7791e-10 TJ/s |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 1.35581795e-09 TJ/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.
Terajoule/second
A terajoule per second (TJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillion joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The terajoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'tera' indicating a factor of 10^12. It is used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very high power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production.
Current Use
TJ/s is used to quantify extremely high power outputs, such as in large-scale energy systems, astrophysical phenomena, and nuclear reactions, where conventional units like watts are insufficient to express the magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in terajoule/second?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 1.3558e-12 terajoule/second (TJ/s).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to terajoule/second?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 1.3558e-12. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 1.3558e-12 = 3.3895e-11 TJ/s.
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in terajoule/second?
10 ft*lbf/s = 1.3558e-11 TJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the terajoule/second?
The terajoule/second is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s equals only 1.3558e-12 TJ/s.