Foot-pound per second
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Foot-pound per second Unit Table
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From ft·lb/sTo PSAll conversion
1 ft·lb/s0.0018433993912294212 PS
2 ft·lb/s0.0036867987824588423 PS
3 ft·lb/s0.005530198173688263 PS
4 ft·lb/s0.007373597564917685 PS
5 ft·lb/s0.009216996956147106 PS
6 ft·lb/s0.011060396347376525 PS
7 ft·lb/s0.012903795738605946 PS
8 ft·lb/s0.01474719512983537 PS
9 ft·lb/s0.01659059452106479 PS
10 ft·lb/s0.01843399391229421 PS
Description

Understanding Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lb/s)

The foot-pound per second (ft·lb/s) is a unit of power in the Imperial system, representing the rate at which work is performed. Specifically, it denotes the power required to apply a force of one pound-force over a distance of one foot in one second. This unit is commonly used in mechanical engineering and physics to quantify power output in systems where Imperial units are prevalent.

In terms of conversion, 1 ft·lb/s is approximately equal to 1.355817948 watts. This relationship allows for easy translation between Imperial and SI units, facilitating international collaboration and standardization in scientific and engineering contexts.

Understanding the foot-pound per second is essential for professionals dealing with mechanical systems, as it provides a tangible measure of power that aligns with the Imperial measurement framework.

Pferdestärke (PS): Understanding Metric Horsepower

Pferdestärke, abbreviated as PS, is the German term for metric horsepower. It was established to quantify the power output of engines, particularly in Europe. One PS is defined as the power required to lift a mass of 75 kilograms against Earth's gravity over a distance of one meter in one second, equivalent to approximately 735.5 watts.

This unit was widely used in automotive contexts across Europe before the adoption of the International System of Units (SI), which uses the watt as the standard unit of power. Despite the shift to SI units, PS remains prevalent in car specifications and marketing materials within certain regions.

It's important to note that 1 PS is approximately equal to 0.9863 mechanical horsepower (hp). This slight difference arises from the distinct definitions and measurement standards between the metric and imperial systems.

Understanding PS is crucial for interpreting vehicle performance metrics, especially when comparing specifications from different regions or manufacturers.

Complete list of conversion for Foot-pound per second
Foot-pound per second (ft·lb/s)

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948 Watt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → W

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0013558179480000002 Kilowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kW

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.000001355817948 Megawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → MW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948e-9 Gigawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → GW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948e-12 Terawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → TW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.3558179480000001e-15 Petawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → PW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.3558179480000001e-18 Exawatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → EW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355.8179480000001 Milliwatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → mW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817.948 Microwatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → μW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817948 Nanowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → nW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817948000.0002 Picowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → pW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817948000000 Femtowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → fW

1 Foot-pound per second = 1355817948000000000 Attowatt

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → aW

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.001818181816718885 Horsepower (Mechanical)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0018433993912294212 Horsepower (Metric)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp (metric)

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0018174503324396784 Horsepower (Electric)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp (electric)

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.00013821478648249147 Horsepower (Boiler)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp (boiler)

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0018174503324396784 Horsepower (Water)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → hp (water)

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0018433993912294212 Pferdestärke (PS)

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → PS

1 Foot-pound per second = 4.626242870031492 BTU per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → BTU/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.07710404783385819 BTU per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → BTU/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0012850674663336544 BTU per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → BTU/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.32404826673040155 Calorie per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → cal/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 19.442896933216872 Calorie per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → cal/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 1166.5739832837444 Calorie per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → cal/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.00032404826673040156 Kilocalorie per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kcal/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.019442896933216873 Kilocalorie per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kcal/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.1665739832837445 Kilocalorie per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kcal/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 13558179.480000002 Erg per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → erg/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 60.00000000000001 Foot-pound per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → ft·lb/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 3599.9999681373156 Foot-pound per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → ft·lb/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.00038552023895004934 Ton of Refrigeration

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → TR

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948 Volt-Ampere

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → VA

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0013558179480000002 Kilovolt-Ampere

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kVA

1 Foot-pound per second = 1.355817948 Joule per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → J/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 81.34907671730186 Joule per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → J/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 4880.944222324462 Joule per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → J/h

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.0013558179480000002 Kilojoule per second

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kJ/s

1 Foot-pound per second = 0.08134907671730185 Kilojoule per minute

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kJ/min

1 Foot-pound per second = 4.880944222324462 Kilojoule per hour

Convert 2 ft·lb/s → kJ/h