Convert Calorie per Second to Foot-pound per Second
Convert calories per second to foot-pounds per second by entering a value below.
How to Convert Calories per Second to Foot-pounds per Second
The calorie per second and foot-pound per second are both units of power. 1 calorie per second equals 3.0859600326 foot-pounds per second. This means to convert calories per second to foot-pounds per second, you multiply by 3.0859600326.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cal/s to foot-pounds per second:
We need to convert calories per second to foot-pounds per second
Since 1 cal/s = 3.0859600326 ft·lb/s, multiply by 3.0859600326
5 × 3.0859600326 = 15.429800163
5 cal/s = 15.429800163 ft·lb/s
Calorie per Second to Foot-pound per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common calorie per second to foot-pound per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Calories per Second (cal/s) | Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/s | 3.0859600326 ft·lb/s |
| 2 cal/s | 6.1719200653 ft·lb/s |
| 5 cal/s | 15.429800163 ft·lb/s |
| 10 cal/s | 30.859600326 ft·lb/s |
| 15 cal/s | 46.28940049 ft·lb/s |
| 20 cal/s | 61.719200653 ft·lb/s |
| 25 cal/s | 77.149000816 ft·lb/s |
| 50 cal/s | 154.29800163 ft·lb/s |
| 100 cal/s | 308.59600326 ft·lb/s |
About These Units
Calorie per Second (cal/s)
Calories per second (cal/s) measures heat flow rate, equal to 4.184 watts. Used in calorimetry, chemical reactions, and thermal analysis. One calorie per second equals the power needed to heat 1 gram of water by 1°C each second.
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 calories per second to foot-pounds per second?
To convert calories per second to foot-pounds per second, multiply the value by 3.0859600326. For example, 10 cal/s = 30.859600326 ft·lb/s.
How many foot-pounds per second are in 1 calorie per second?
1 calorie per second equals 3.0859600326 foot-pounds per second.
What is the formula for calories per second to foot-pounds per second?
The formula is: ft·lb/s = cal/s × 3.0859600326.