Convert Kilowatt to Foot-pound per second

One kW equals 737.5621493 ft·lbf/s. This converter allows you to easily convert between Kilowatt and Foot-pound per second in real time.

Formula

kW × 737.5621493 = ft·lbf/s

Example: 1 kW = 737.5621493 ft·lbf/s

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.

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.