Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units.
Nanowatts to Foot-pounds per second Converter — nW to ft-lb/s
Convert Nanowatt (nW) to Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanowatt = 7.375621e-10 foot-pound per second). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanowatts 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 1e-9 / 1.355817948.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanowatts to Foot-pounds per second
Nanowatt 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: Nanowatt is 1e-9 watt units, and mechanical power rate.
Formula
foot-pounds per second = nanowatts × 7.375621e-10
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanowatt equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 foot-pound per second equals 1.35581794833 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanowatt-to-foot-pound per second factor of 7.375621e-10.
Simple example
1 nW × 7.375621e-10 = 7.375621e-10 ft-lb/s
1 nanowatt = 7.375621e-10 foot-pounds per second.
Real-world example
100 nW × 7.375621e-10 = 7.375621e-8 ft-lb/s
100 nanowatts = 7.375621e-8 foot-pounds per second.
Conversion table
| Nanowatt (nW) | Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 nW | 7.375621e-10 ft-lb/s |
| 10 nW | 7.375621e-9 ft-lb/s |
| 100 nW | 7.375621e-8 ft-lb/s |
| 500 nW | 3.687811e-7 ft-lb/s |
| 1,000 nW | 7.375621e-7 ft-lb/s |
| 5,000 nW | 0.0000036878 ft-lb/s |
Reverse conversion: Foot-pound per second to Nanowatt
7.375621e-10 ft-lb/s × 1355817948 = 0.9999999332 nW
7.375621e-10 foot-pounds per second = 0.9999999332 nanowatts.
nanowatts = foot-pounds per second × 1355817948.33
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot-pound per second to Nanowatt.
Understanding the Nanowatt (nW)
Nanowatt is 1e-9 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 nanowatt?
1 nanowatt equals 7.375621e-10 foot-pounds per second, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanowatt to foot-pound per second?
Multiply the nanowatt value by 7.375621e-10. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot-pound per second back to nanowatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot-pound per second equals 1,355,817,948 nanowatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanowatt?
Nanowatt (nW) 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 nanowatt to foot-pound per second conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanowatt and foot-pound per second are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 7.375621e-10 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.