Convert pound-foot/second to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to pound-foot/second.
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.3558e-12 TW. To convert pound-foot/second to terawatt, multiply the value by 1.3558e-12; to go the other way, divide by it (1 TW = 737562148370 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 = 1.3558e-12 TW
- 1 TW = 737562148370 lbf*ft/s
- 10 lbf*ft/s = 1.3558e-11 TW
- 100 lbf*ft/s = 1.3558e-10 TW
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Terawatt
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.35581795e-12 TW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to TW:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1.35581795e-12 TW = 2.033726925e-11 TW
Pound-Foot/second to Terawatt Conversion Table
| pound-foot/second | terawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/s | 1.3558e-12 TW |
| 2 lbf*ft/s | 2.7116e-12 TW |
| 3 lbf*ft/s | 4.0675e-12 TW |
| 5 lbf*ft/s | 6.7791e-12 TW |
| 10 lbf*ft/s | 1.3558e-11 TW |
| 20 lbf*ft/s | 2.7116e-11 TW |
| 50 lbf*ft/s | 6.7791e-11 TW |
| 100 lbf*ft/s | 1.3558e-10 TW |
| 500 lbf*ft/s | 6.7791e-10 TW |
| 1000 lbf*ft/s | 1.35581795e-09 TW |
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.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/second in terawatt?
1 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s) = 1.3558e-12 terawatt (TW).
How do you convert pound-foot/second to terawatt?
Multiply the pound-foot/second value by 1.3558e-12. For example, 25 lbf*ft/s × 1.3558e-12 = 3.3895e-11 TW.
What is 10 pound-foot/second in terawatt?
10 lbf*ft/s = 1.3558e-11 TW.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/second or the terawatt?
The terawatt is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/s equals only 1.3558e-12 TW.