Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Centiwatts to Foot-pounds per second Converter — cW to ft-lb/s
Convert Centiwatt (cW) to Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 centiwatt = 0.0073756215 foot-pound per second). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centiwatts to Foot-pounds per second converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Mechanical power rate.
Result = input x 0.01 / 1.355817948.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Centiwatts to Foot-pounds per second
Centiwatt and Foot-pound per second both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units, and mechanical power rate.
Formula
foot-pounds per second = centiwatts × 0.00737562149277
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centiwatt equals 0.01 base units, and 1 foot-pound per second equals 1.35581794833 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centiwatt-to-foot-pound per second factor of 0.00737562149277.
Simple example
1 cW × 0.007375621493 = 0.0073756215 ft-lb/s
1 centiwatt = 0.0073756215 foot-pounds per second.
Real-world example
100 cW × 0.007375621493 = 0.7375621493 ft-lb/s
100 centiwatts = 0.7375621493 foot-pounds per second.
Conversion table
| Centiwatt (cW) | Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 cW | 0.0073756215 ft-lb/s |
| 10 cW | 0.0737562149 ft-lb/s |
| 50 cW | 0.3687810746 ft-lb/s |
| 100 cW | 0.7375621493 ft-lb/s |
| 500 cW | 3.687810746 ft-lb/s |
| 1,000 cW | 7.375621493 ft-lb/s |
Reverse conversion: Foot-pound per second to Centiwatt
0.0073756215 ft-lb/s × 135.5817948 = 1.000000001 cW
0.0073756215 foot-pounds per second = 1.000000001 centiwatts.
centiwatts = foot-pounds per second × 135.581794833
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot-pound per second to Centiwatt.
Understanding the Centiwatt (cW)
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Understanding the Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s)
Mechanical power rate.
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Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds per second are in 1 centiwatt?
1 centiwatt equals 0.0073756215 foot-pounds per second, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centiwatt to foot-pound per second?
Multiply the centiwatt value by 0.007375621493. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot-pound per second back to centiwatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot-pound per second equals 135.5817948 centiwatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centiwatt?
Centiwatt (cW) is a unit of engineering.
What is a foot-pound per second?
Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) is a unit of engineering.
Is the centiwatt to foot-pound per second conversion exact?
Yes. Both centiwatt and foot-pound per second are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.007375621493 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.