Foot-pounds per second to Nanowatts
Convert Foot-pounds per second to Nanowatts instantly. Free online power unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
nW = ft-lb/s × 1355817948
ft-lb/s = nW × 7.375621493e-10
Conversion table
| 1 ft-lb/s | 1355817948 nW |
| 5 ft-lb/s | 6779089742 nW |
| 10 ft-lb/s | 13558179483 nW |
| 20 ft-lb/s | 27116358967 nW |
| 50 ft-lb/s | 67790897417 nW |
| 100 ft-lb/s | 135581794833 nW |
| 500 ft-lb/s | 677908974166 nW |
| 1000 ft-lb/s | 1355817948331 nW |
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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 nanowatt (nW). A nanowatt is 1e-09 watt units.
How do I convert foot-pounds per second to nanowatts?
Multiply the foot-pound per second value by 1355817948 to get nanowatt. For example, 1 ft-lb/s × 1355817948 = 1355817948 nW.
Is the foot-pounds per second to nanowatts conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined by fixed numeric relationships to the watt, so the conversion factor used here, 1355817948, 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 nanowatts.
Can I convert nanowatts back to foot-pounds per second?
Yes. Multiply the nanowatt value by 7.375621493e-10 to get foot-pound per second.
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About this conversion
This page converts foot-pounds per second (ft-lb/s) into nanowatts (nW), 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 nanowatt is 1e-09 watt units.
The formula is nW = ft-lb/s × 1355817948, 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.