Convert kilowatt to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt [kW] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to kilowatt.
How to Convert Kilowatt to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 kW = 737.562148369551 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 kW to ft*lbf/s:
15 kW = 15 × 737.562148369551 ft*lbf/s = 11063.4322255433 ft*lbf/s
Kilowatt to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
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Kilowatt
A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts, used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption.
History/Origin
The kilowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a practical unit for measuring larger power outputs, especially in engineering and electrical contexts, and has been widely adopted since the 20th century.
Current Use
The kilowatt is commonly used today to specify the power output of engines, electrical appliances, and power generation facilities, as well as in billing for electricity consumption and capacity ratings.
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.