Convert pound-foot/second to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00135581795 kJ/s. To convert pound-foot/second to kilojoule/second, multiply the value by 0.00135581795; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/s = 737.56214837 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 = 0.00135581795 kJ/s
- 1 kJ/s = 737.56214837 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 0.0135581795 kJ/s
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 0.135581795 kJ/s
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Kilojoule/second
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00135581795 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to kJ/s:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.00135581795 kJ/s = 0.02033726925 kJ/s
Pound-Foot/second to Kilojoule/second Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | kilojoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 0.00135581795 kJ/s |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 0.0027116359 kJ/s |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 0.00406745385 kJ/s |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 0.00677908975 kJ/s |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 0.0135581795 kJ/s |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 0.027116359 kJ/s |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 0.0677908975 kJ/s |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 0.135581795 kJ/s |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 0.677908975 kJ/s |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 1.35581795 kJ/s |
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.
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 pound-foot/second in kilojoule/second?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 0.00135581795 kilojoule/second (kJ/s).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to kilojoule/second?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 0.00135581795. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 0.00135581795 = 0.03389544875 kJ/s.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in kilojoule/second?
10 lbf*ft/s = 0.0135581795 kJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the kilojoule/second?
The kilojoule/second is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s equals only 0.00135581795 kJ/s.