Convert BTU per Second to Foot-pound per Second
Enter the number of btu per second that you want to convert to foot-pounds per second.
How to Convert BTU per Second to Foot-pounds per Second
The btu per second and foot-pound per second are both units of power. 1 btu per second equals 778.16926228 foot-pounds per second. This means to convert btu per second to foot-pounds per second, you multiply by 778.16926228.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 BTU/s to foot-pounds per second:
We need to convert btu per second to foot-pounds per second
Since 1 BTU/s = 778.16926228 ft·lb/s, multiply by 778.16926228
5 × 778.16926228 = 3890.8463114
5 BTU/s = 3890.8463114 ft·lb/s
BTU per Second to Foot-pound per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common btu per second to foot-pound per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| BTU per Second (BTU/s) | Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 BTU/s | 77.816926228 ft·lb/s |
| 0.5 BTU/s | 389.08463114 ft·lb/s |
| 1 BTU/s | 778.16926228 ft·lb/s |
| 2 BTU/s | 1556.3385246 ft·lb/s |
| 5 BTU/s | 3890.8463114 ft·lb/s |
| 10 BTU/s | 7781.6926228 ft·lb/s |
| 25 BTU/s | 19454.231557 ft·lb/s |
| 50 BTU/s | 38908.463114 ft·lb/s |
| 100 BTU/s | 77816.926228 ft·lb/s |
About These Units
BTU per Second (BTU/s)
BTU per second (BTU/s) equals 1,055 watts or 3,600 BTU per hour. BTU/s measures high-power thermal processes, industrial burners, and rapid heating applications. Rarely used compared to BTU/h; primarily appears in engineering calculations.
Foot-pound per Second (ft·lb/s)
Foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s) is an imperial power unit equal to 1.356 watts. Used in mechanical engineering and historical contexts. One mechanical horsepower equals exactly 550 foot-pounds per second. Relates torque and rotational speed in imperial units.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert btu per second to foot-pounds per second?
To convert btu per second to foot-pounds per second, multiply the value by 778.16926228. For example, 10 BTU/s = 7781.6926228 ft·lb/s.
How many foot-pounds per second are in 1 btu per second?
1 btu per second equals 778.16926228 foot-pounds per second.
What is the formula for btu per second to foot-pounds per second?
The formula is: ft·lb/s = BTU/s × 778.16926228.