Convert Foot-pound per second to Kilowatt

One ft·lbf/s equals 0.001355817948 kW. This converter allows you to easily convert between Foot-pound per second and Kilowatt in real time.

Formula

ft·lbf/s × 0.001355817948 = kW

Example: 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.001355817948 kW

What is Foot-pound per second?

The foot-pound per second is the fundamental unit of power in the imperial system, representing one foot-pound of work performed per second. It equals approximately 1.356 watts. Historically, James Watt defined one horsepower as 550 foot-pounds per second, making this unit the foundation of the horsepower concept. While rarely used directly in modern practice, it appears in engineering unit conversions and historical technical literature.

What is Kilowatt?

The kilowatt equals 1,000 watts and is widely used for home and industrial electrical equipment. Air conditioners are rated at 2.2 to 7.1 kW, induction cooktops at 2 to 3 kW, and EV chargers at 3 to 6 kW for Level 2 or 50 to 150 kW for DC fast charging. Residential solar panel systems are also described in kilowatts, such as a 4 kW system.