Convert kilowatt to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt [kW] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to kilowatt.
1 kW = 737.56214837 ft*lbf/s. To convert kilowatt to foot pound-force/second, multiply the value by 737.56214837; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00135581795 kW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kW = 737.56214837 ft*lbf/s
- 1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00135581795 kW
- 10 kW = 7375.6214837 ft*lbf/s
- 100 kW = 73756.214837 ft*lbf/s
How to Convert Kilowatt to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 kW = 737.562148369551 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 kW to ft*lbf/s:
15 kW = 15 × 737.562148369551 ft*lbf/s = 11063.4322255433 ft*lbf/s
Kilowatt to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
| kilowatt | foot pound-force/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 737.56214837 ft*lbf/s |
| 2 kW | 1475.12429674 ft*lbf/s |
| 3 kW | 2212.68644511 ft*lbf/s |
| 5 kW | 3687.81074185 ft*lbf/s |
| 10 kW | 7375.6214837 ft*lbf/s |
| 20 kW | 14751.2429674 ft*lbf/s |
| 50 kW | 36878.1074185 ft*lbf/s |
| 100 kW | 73756.214837 ft*lbf/s |
| 500 kW | 368781.074185 ft*lbf/s |
| 1000 kW | 737562.14837 ft*lbf/s |
Kilowatt
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption.
History/Origin
The kilowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a practical unit for measuring larger power outputs, especially in engineering and electrical contexts, and has been widely adopted since the 20th century.
Current Use
The kilowatt is commonly used today to specify the power output of engines, electrical appliances, and power generation facilities, as well as in billing for electricity consumption and capacity ratings.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilowatt in foot pound-force/second?
1 kilowatt (kW) = 737.56214837 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s).
How do you convert kilowatt to foot pound-force/second?
Multiply the kilowatt value by 737.56214837. For example, 25 kW × 737.56214837 = 18439.0537092 ft*lbf/s.
What is 10 kilowatt in foot pound-force/second?
10 kW = 7375.6214837 ft*lbf/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilowatt or the foot pound-force/second?
The kilowatt is the larger unit: 1 kW = 737.56214837 ft*lbf/s.