Convert Foot-Pounds per Second to Kilowatts

1 ft·lbf/s = 0.00135582 kW

1 ft·lbf/s = 0.00135582 kW

foot-pounds per second (ft·lbf/s) kilowatts (kW)
0.5 0.00067791
1 0.00135582
2 0.00271164
5 0.0067791
10 0.0135582
25 0.0338955
50 0.067791
100 0.135582
250 0.338955
500 0.67791
1000 1.3558

To convert foot-pounds per second to kilowatts, multiply the value by the conversion factor:

1 ft·lbf/s = 0.00135582 kW

For example: 10 ft·lbf/s = 0.0135582 kW

The Conversion Formula

To convert foot-pounds per second to kilowatts, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.00135582 kW. For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 ft·lbf/s to kilowatts: 25 × 0.00135582 = 0.0338955 kW. To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 0.00135582, or equivalently multiply by 737.56.

About foot-pounds per second

The foot-pound per second is the base unit of power in the English engineering system. It is defined as the power needed to lift 1 pound 1 foot in 1 second. 550 of these equal 1 horsepower. It is mostly used in engineering textbooks today. foot-pounds per second are commonly used in Mechanical engineering, Physics problems (US), Torque/Power derivations, and other fields.

Lifting a 1lb book 1ft in 1s takes 1 ft-lb/s of power.

About kilowatts

The kilowatt (kW) is the most common unit for rating home appliances and electric motors. In many countries (like Australia and Germany), car engine power is officially rated in kilowatts, not horsepower. It is also the unit used to rate the charging speed of electric vehicles. kilowatts are commonly used in EV charging stations, Home appliances (Microwaves), Generators, and Car engines (Metric), Electric heaters.

A microwave uses about 1 kilowatt.

When Would You Convert foot-pounds per second to kilowatts?

Converting between foot-pounds per second and kilowatts is one of the most common power conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 ft·lbf/s = 0.00135582 kW) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.