Foot-pounds per second to Kilowatts
Convert Foot-pounds per second to Kilowatts instantly. Free online power unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
kW = ft-lb/s × 0.001355817948
ft-lb/s = kW × 737.5621493
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). Foot-pound per second is an imperial rate of mechanical work, equal to one foot-pound of work performed each second.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the kilowatt (kW). A kilowatt is 1000 watt units.
How do I convert foot-pounds per second to kilowatts?
Multiply the foot-pound per second value by 0.001355817948 to get kilowatt. For example, 1000 ft-lb/s × 0.001355817948 = 1.35582 kW.
Is the foot-pounds per second to kilowatts conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by fixed numeric relationships to the watt, so the conversion factor used here, 0.001355817948, is exact.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It is used when comparing power ratings expressed in foot-pounds per second against equipment, engines, or specifications rated in kilowatts.
Can I convert kilowatts back to foot-pounds per second?
Yes. Multiply the kilowatt value by 737.5621493 to get foot-pound per second.
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About this conversion
This page converts foot-pounds per second (ft-lb/s) into kilowatts (kW), two units used to describe power, the rate at which energy is transferred or work is done.
Foot-pound per second is an imperial rate of mechanical work, equal to one foot-pound of work performed each second.
A kilowatt is 1000 watt units.
The formula is kW = ft-lb/s × 0.001355817948, derived from each unit's fixed relationship to the watt, the SI unit of power.
Because both units are defined by exact numeric relationships to the watt, this conversion is exact rather than approximate.