Foot-pound per second to Kilowatt
Convert Foot-pound per second to Kilowatt instantly. Free online engineering unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
kW = ft-lb/s × 0.00135582
ft-lb/s = kW × 737.562
Conversion table
| 1 ft-lb/s | 0.00135582 kW |
| 5 ft-lb/s | 0.00677909 kW |
| 10 ft-lb/s | 0.0135582 kW |
| 20 ft-lb/s | 0.0271164 kW |
| 50 ft-lb/s | 0.0677909 kW |
| 100 ft-lb/s | 0.135582 kW |
| 500 ft-lb/s | 0.677909 kW |
| 1000 ft-lb/s | 1.35582 kW |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s). Mechanical power rate.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the Kilowatt (kW). Kilowatt is 1000 watt units.
How do I convert Foot-pound per second to Kilowatt?
Multiply the Foot-pound per second value by 0.00135582. For example, 10 ft-lb/s × 0.00135582 = 0.0135582 kW.
Is the Foot-pound per second to Kilowatt conversion exact?
Yes. Both units belong to the same engineering measurement family (power), so the ratio between them is a fixed, defined value rather than a measured approximation.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used whenever a value expressed in Foot-pound per second needs to be compared with, or reported in, Kilowatt, such as in engineering, scientific, or industrial calculations.
Can I convert Kilowatt back to Foot-pound per second?
Yes. Multiply the Kilowatt value by 737.562 to get Foot-pound per second.
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About this conversion
This page converts Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) to Kilowatt (kW) within the engineering converter.
Mechanical power rate. Kilowatt is 1000 watt units.
The formula is kW = ft-lb/s × 0.00135582, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the power base unit.
The conversion is exact, since it relies on a fixed numerical ratio between the two units rather than a measured or approximate value.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common Foot-pound per second values already converted to Kilowatt.