Convert pound-foot/second to dekawatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.135581795 daW. To convert pound-foot/second to dekawatt, multiply the value by 0.135581795; to go the other way, divide by it (1 daW = 7.3756214837 lbf*ft/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 lbf*ft/s = 0.135581795 daW
- 1 daW = 7.3756214837 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 1.35581795 daW
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 13.5581795 daW
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Dekawatt
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.135581795 daW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to daW:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.135581795 daW = 2.033726925 daW
Pound-Foot/second to Dekawatt Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | dekawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 0.135581795 daW |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 0.27116359 daW |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 0.406745385 daW |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 0.677908975 daW |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 1.35581795 daW |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 2.7116359 daW |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 6.77908975 daW |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 13.5581795 daW |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 67.7908975 daW |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 135.581795 daW |
Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in dekawatt?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 0.135581795 dekawatt (daW).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to dekawatt?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 0.135581795. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 0.135581795 = 3.389544875 daW.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in dekawatt?
10 lbf*ft/s = 1.35581795 daW.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the dekawatt?
The dekawatt is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s equals only 0.135581795 daW.