Convert Kilowatt to Foot-pound per Second
Type the number of kilowatts that you wish to convert to foot-pounds per second.
How to Convert Kilowatts to Foot-pounds per Second
The kilowatt and foot-pound per second are both units of power. 1 kilowatt equals 737.56214929 foot-pounds per second. This means to convert kilowatts to foot-pounds per second, you multiply by 737.56214929.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 kW to foot-pounds per second:
We need to convert kilowatts to foot-pounds per second
Since 1 kW = 737.56214929 ft·lb/s, multiply by 737.56214929
5 × 737.56214929 = 3687.8107465
5 kW = 3687.8107465 ft·lb/s
Kilowatt to Foot-pound per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilowatt to foot-pound per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 73.756214929 ft·lb/s |
| 0.5 kW | 368.78107465 ft·lb/s |
| 1 kW | 737.56214929 ft·lb/s |
| 2 kW | 1475.1242986 ft·lb/s |
| 5 kW | 3687.8107465 ft·lb/s |
| 10 kW | 7375.6214929 ft·lb/s |
| 25 kW | 18439.053732 ft·lb/s |
| 50 kW | 36878.107465 ft·lb/s |
| 100 kW | 73756.214929 ft·lb/s |
About These Units
Kilowatt (kW)
A kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts. Kilowatts rate appliance power (space heater: 1.5 kW, hair dryer: 1.8 kW), electric vehicle motors (50-300 kW), and home electrical capacity. Average US home has 200-amp service providing about 48 kW maximum.
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 kilowatts to foot-pounds per second?
To convert kilowatts to foot-pounds per second, multiply the value by 737.56214929. For example, 10 kW = 7375.6214929 ft·lb/s.
How many foot-pounds per second are in 1 kilowatt?
1 kilowatt equals 737.56214929 foot-pounds per second.
What is the formula for kilowatts to foot-pounds per second?
The formula is: ft·lb/s = kW × 737.56214929.