Convert Foot-pound per Second to Calorie per Second
Enter the number of foot-pounds per second that you want to convert to calories per second.
How to Convert Foot-pounds per Second to Calories per Second
The foot-pound per second and calorie per second are both units of power. 1 calorie per second equals 3.0859600326 foot-pounds per second. This means to convert foot-pounds per second to calories per second, you divide by 3.0859600326.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft·lb/s to calories per second:
We need to convert foot-pounds per second to calories per second
Since 1 cal/s = 3.0859600326 ft·lb/s, divide by 3.0859600326
5 ÷ 3.0859600326 = 1.620241334
5 ft·lb/s = 1.620241334 cal/s
Foot-pound per Second to Calorie per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-pound per second to calorie per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lb/s) | Calories per Second (cal/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lb/s | 0.3240482668 cal/s |
| 2 ft·lb/s | 0.6480965336 cal/s |
| 5 ft·lb/s | 1.620241334 cal/s |
| 10 ft·lb/s | 3.240482668 cal/s |
| 15 ft·lb/s | 4.860724002 cal/s |
| 20 ft·lb/s | 6.480965336 cal/s |
| 25 ft·lb/s | 8.1012066701 cal/s |
| 50 ft·lb/s | 16.20241334 cal/s |
| 100 ft·lb/s | 32.40482668 cal/s |
About These Units
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-pounds per second to calories per second?
To convert foot-pounds per second to calories per second, divide the value by 3.0859600326. For example, 10 ft·lb/s = 3.240482668 cal/s.
How many calories per second are in 1 foot-pound per second?
1 foot-pound per second equals 0.3240482668 calories per second.
What is the formula for foot-pounds per second to calories per second?
The formula is: cal/s = ft·lb/s ÷ 3.0859600326.