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
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Convert watts, horsepower, refrigeration tons, BTU per hour, and engineering power units.
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 uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Centiwatts to Foot-pounds per second
Centiwatt and Foot-pound per second both describe power output, and the conversion is a routine part of comparing an engine or motor's spec sheet across countries that use different power units. 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 |
| 100 cW | 0.7375621493 ft-lb/s |
| 500 cW | 3.687810746 ft-lb/s |
| 1,000 cW | 7.375621493 ft-lb/s |
| 5,000 cW | 36.87810746 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 power.
What is a foot-pound per second?
Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) is a unit of power.
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.