Terawatt is 1000000000000 watt units.
Terawatts to Foot-pounds per second Converter — TW to ft-lb/s
Convert Terawatt (TW) to Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) using the exact conversion factor (1 terawatt = 737,562,149,300 foot-pound per second). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Terawatts 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+12 / 1.355817948.
Power uses the watt as the base unit.
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About Converting Terawatts to Foot-pounds per second
Terawatt 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: Terawatt is 1000000000000 watt units, and mechanical power rate.
Formula
foot-pounds per second = terawatts × 737562149277
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 terawatt equals 1e+12 base units, and 1 foot-pound per second equals 1.35581794833 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct terawatt-to-foot-pound per second factor of 737562149277.
Simple example
1 TW × 737562149300 = 737,562,149,300 ft-lb/s
1 terawatt = 737,562,149,300 foot-pounds per second.
Real-world example
100 TW × 737562149300 = 7.375621e+13 ft-lb/s
100 terawatts = 7.375621e+13 foot-pounds per second.
Conversion table
| Terawatt (TW) | Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 TW | 737,562,149,300 ft-lb/s |
| 10 TW | 7.375621e+12 ft-lb/s |
| 100 TW | 7.375621e+13 ft-lb/s |
| 500 TW | 3.687811e+14 ft-lb/s |
| 1,000 TW | 7.375621e+14 ft-lb/s |
| 5,000 TW | 3.687811e+15 ft-lb/s |
Reverse conversion: Foot-pound per second to Terawatt
1 ft-lb/s × 1.355818e-12 = 1.355818e-12 TW
1 foot-pound per second = 1.355818e-12 terawatts.
terawatts = foot-pounds per second × 1.355818e-12
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Foot-pound per second to Terawatt.
Understanding the Terawatt (TW)
Terawatt is 1000000000000 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 terawatt?
1 terawatt equals 737,562,149,300 foot-pounds per second, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert terawatt to foot-pound per second?
Multiply the terawatt value by 737562149300. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert foot-pound per second back to terawatt?
Use the reverse factor: 1 foot-pound per second equals 1.355818e-12 terawatts. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a terawatt?
Terawatt (TW) 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 terawatt to foot-pound per second conversion exact?
Yes. Both terawatt and foot-pound per second are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 737562149300 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.