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Foot-pound per second (ft·lb/s)

One foot-pound of work per second.

Result1.355817948

1 foot-pound per second = 1.355817948 watts

Foot-pound per second at a glance

Unit nameFoot-pound per second (plural: foot-pounds per second)
Symbolft·lb/s
Quantity measuredPower
Measurement systemUS customary
Also known asft lb/s
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 foot-pound per second in other power units

Unit1 ft·lb/s equals
Watt1.35581795 W
Kilowatt0.001355818 kW
Megawatt0.000001356 MW
Gigawatt1.35581795 × 10⁻⁹ GW
Horsepower0.001818182 hp
Metric horsepower0.001843399 PS
BTU per hour4.62624287 BTU/h

Frequently asked questions

What is a foot-pound per second?
One foot-pound of work per second.
What is the symbol for the foot-pound per second?
The symbol for the foot-pound per second is ft·lb/s. It measures power.
How many watts are in a foot-pound per second?
1 foot-pound per second = 1.35581795 watts.
How many kilowatts are in a foot-pound per second?
1 foot-pound per second = 0.001355818 kilowatts.
How many horsepower are in a foot-pound per second?
1 foot-pound per second = 0.001818182 horsepower.