Mechanical power rate.
Foot-pounds per second to Centiwatts Converter — ft-lb/s to cW
Convert Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) to Centiwatt (cW) using the exact conversion factor (1 foot-pound per second = 135.5817948 centiwatt). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Foot-pounds per second to Centiwatts 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.
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Result = input x 1.355817948 / 0.01.
Power units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Foot-pounds per second to Centiwatts
Foot-pound per second and Centiwatt 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: Mechanical power rate, and centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Formula
centiwatts = foot-pounds per second × 135.581794833
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 foot-pound per second equals 1.35581794833 base units, and 1 centiwatt equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct foot-pound per second-to-centiwatt factor of 135.581794833.
Simple example
1 ft-lb/s × 135.5817948 = 135.5817948 cW
1 foot-pound per second = 135.5817948 centiwatts.
Real-world example
100 ft-lb/s × 135.5817948 = 13,558.17948 cW
100 foot-pounds per second = 13,558.17948 centiwatts.
Conversion table
| Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) | Centiwatt (cW) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft-lb/s | 135.5817948 cW |
| 10 ft-lb/s | 1,355.817948 cW |
| 50 ft-lb/s | 6,779.089742 cW |
| 100 ft-lb/s | 13,558.17948 cW |
| 500 ft-lb/s | 67,790.89742 cW |
| 1,000 ft-lb/s | 135,581.7948 cW |
Reverse conversion: Centiwatt to Foot-pound per second
135.5817948 cW × 0.007375621493 = 0.9999999998 ft-lb/s
135.5817948 centiwatts = 0.9999999998 foot-pounds per second.
foot-pounds per second = centiwatts × 0.00737562149277
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centiwatt to Foot-pound per second.
Understanding the Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s)
Mechanical power rate.
Understanding the Centiwatt (cW)
Centiwatt is 0.01 watt units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many centiwatts are in 1 foot-pound per second?
1 foot-pound per second equals 135.5817948 centiwatts, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert foot-pound per second to centiwatt?
Multiply the foot-pound per second value by 135.5817948. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centiwatt back to foot-pound per second?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centiwatt equals 0.0073756215 foot-pounds per second. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a foot-pound per second?
Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) is a unit of engineering.
What is a centiwatt?
Centiwatt (cW) is a unit of engineering.
Is the foot-pound per second to centiwatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both foot-pound per second and centiwatt are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 135.5817948 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.