Convert watt to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert watt [W] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to watt.
1 W = 0.73756214837 lbf*ft/s. To convert watt to pound-foot/second, multiply the value by 0.73756214837; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/s = 1.35581795 W). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 W = 0.73756214837 lbf*ft/s
- 1 lbf*ft/s = 1.35581795 W
- 10 W = 7.3756214837 lbf*ft/s
- 100 W = 73.756214837 lbf*ft/s
How to Convert Watt to Pound-Foot/second
1 W = 0.737562148369551 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 W to lbf*ft/s:
15 W = 15 × 0.737562148369551 lbf*ft/s = 11.0634322255433 lbf*ft/s
Watt to Pound-Foot/second Conversion Table
| watt | pound-foot/second |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.73756214837 lbf*ft/s |
| 2 W | 1.47512429674 lbf*ft/s |
| 3 W | 2.21268644511 lbf*ft/s |
| 5 W | 3.68781074185 lbf*ft/s |
| 10 W | 7.3756214837 lbf*ft/s |
| 20 W | 14.7512429674 lbf*ft/s |
| 50 W | 36.8781074185 lbf*ft/s |
| 100 W | 73.756214837 lbf*ft/s |
| 500 W | 368.781074185 lbf*ft/s |
| 1000 W | 737.56214837 lbf*ft/s |
Watt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, in 1889. It was adopted as the SI unit of power to standardize measurements in science and engineering.
Current Use
The watt is widely used today to quantify power in electrical devices, engines, and energy consumption, serving as a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and everyday applications.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 watt in pound-foot/second?
1 watt (W) = 0.73756214837 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s).
How do you convert watt to pound-foot/second?
Multiply the watt value by 0.73756214837. For example, 25 W × 0.73756214837 = 18.4390537092 lbf*ft/s.
What is 10 watt in pound-foot/second?
10 W = 7.3756214837 lbf*ft/s.
Which unit is larger, the watt or the pound-foot/second?
The pound-foot/second is the larger unit: 1 W equals only 0.73756214837 lbf*ft/s.