Foot-pounds per second to Kilowatts conversion

How to convert foot-pounds per second to kilowatts?

Certainly! To convert foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s) to kilowatts (kW), you can use the conversion factor between these two units of power. The conversion factor is:

1 ft·lb/s ≈ 0.00135582 kW

So, to convert 1 foot-pound per second into kilowatts: 1 \text{ ft·lb/s} \times 0.00135582 \text{ kW/ft·lb/s} \approx 0.00135582 \text{ kW}

Real-World Examples with Other Quantities

Example 1: Small Electric Motor

• A small electric motor might generate about 100 ft·lb/s. 100 \text{ ft·lb/s} \times 0.00135582 \text{ kW/ft·lb/s} = 0.135582 \text{ kW}
• So, 100 ft·lb/s is equivalent to approximately 0.136 kW.

Example 2: Treadmill

• A typical treadmill might operate at around 150 ft·lb/s. 150 \text{ ft·lb/s} \times 0.00135582 \text{ kW/ft·lb/s} = 0.203373 \text{ kW}
• So, 150 ft·lb/s is equivalent to approximately 0.203 kW.

Example 3: Industrial Machinery

• An industrial machinery piece could generate a power output of about 5000 ft·lb/s. 5000 \text{ ft·lb/s} \times 0.00135582 \text{ kW/ft·lb/s} = 6.7791 \text{ kW}
• So, 5000 ft·lb/s is equivalent to 6.779 kW.

Physical Insight:

Foot-pounds per second and kilowatts are both measures of power, indicating how fast work is being done. To give you context:

• 1 foot-pound per second (ft·lb/s): This is roughly the amount of power required to lift a 1-pound weight a distance of 1 foot in 1 second.
• 1 kilowatt (kW): This is 1000 watts, the typical power consumption of a small appliance or power generated by a compact solar panel on a sunny day.

These examples show how to relate everyday machinery and devices to the power they either generate or consume in the respective units.