Megawatt is 1000000 watt units.
Megawatts to Foot-pounds per second Converter — MW to ft-lb/s
Convert Megawatt (MW) to Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 megawatt = 737,562.1493 foot-pound per second). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Megawatts to Foot-pounds per second converter
Converter
Power Converter
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 1e+6 / 1.355817948.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Megawatts to Foot-pounds per second
Megawatt 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: Megawatt is 1000000 watt units, and mechanical power rate.
Formula
foot-pounds per second = megawatts × 737562.149277
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 megawatt equals 1000000 base units, and 1 foot-pound per second equals 1.35581794833 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct megawatt-to-foot-pound per second factor of 737562.149277.
Simple example
1 MW × 737562.1493 = 737,562.1493 ft-lb/s
1 megawatt = 737,562.1493 foot-pounds per second.
Real-world example
100 MW × 737562.1493 = 73,756,214.93 ft-lb/s
100 megawatts = 73,756,214.93 foot-pounds per second.
Conversion table
| Megawatt (MW) | Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 MW | 737,562.1493 ft-lb/s |
| 10 MW | 7,375,621.493 ft-lb/s |
| 100 MW | 73,756,214.93 ft-lb/s |
| 500 MW | 368,781,074.6 ft-lb/s |
| 1,000 MW | 737,562,149.3 ft-lb/s |
| 5,000 MW | 3,687,810,746 ft-lb/s |
Reverse conversion: Foot-pound per second to Megawatt
1 ft-lb/s × 0.000001355817948 = 0.0000013558 MW
1 foot-pound per second = 0.0000013558 megawatts.
megawatts = foot-pounds per second × 0.00000135581794833
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot-pound per second to Megawatt.
Understanding the Megawatt (MW)
Megawatt is 1000000 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 megawatt?
1 megawatt equals 737,562.1493 foot-pounds per second, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert megawatt to foot-pound per second?
Multiply the megawatt value by 737562.1493. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot-pound per second back to megawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot-pound per second equals 0.0000013558 megawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a megawatt?
Megawatt (MW) 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 megawatt to foot-pound per second conversion exact?
Yes. Both megawatt and foot-pound per second are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 737562.1493 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.