Convert foot-pounds per second to megawatts

1 ft·lbf/s=1.3558e-6MW

Use the converter below to change any foot-pounds per second value into megawatts instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

1.3558e-6

Conversion formula

Forward

megawatts = foot-pounds per second × 1.3558e-6

Reverse

foot-pounds per second = megawatts × 737,562.15

Example: 10 ft·lbf/s × 1.3558e-6 = 1.3558e-5 MW.

About both units

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Foot-Pound per Second

ft·lbf/s

Foot-pound per second equals 1.356 watts. Historical US mechanical-engineering unit, now largely replaced by watts or hp. Still appears in older engineering texts.

Real-world: Largely historical; modern specs use W or hp.

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Megawatt

The megawatt equals 1,000,000 watts. Used for power-station capacity and large industrial loads. Typical wind turbine: 2–15 MW. Nuclear reactor: 1000 MW (electrical). A city of 100,000 needs roughly 100 MW peak.

Real-world: Large wind turbine: 5–15 MW. Nuclear reactor: 1000 MW. London's peak demand: ~6000 MW.

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Foot-Pound per Second to Megawatt conversion table

Common foot-pounds per second to megawatts values for quick reference.

Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lbf/s)	Megawatt (MW)
1 ft·lbf/s	1.3558e-6 MW
5 ft·lbf/s	6.7791e-6 MW
10 ft·lbf/s	1.3558e-5 MW
50 ft·lbf/s	6.7791e-5 MW
100 ft·lbf/s	0.0001356 MW
500 ft·lbf/s	0.0006779 MW
1,000 ft·lbf/s	0.001356 MW
5,000 ft·lbf/s	0.006779 MW
10,000 ft·lbf/s	0.01356 MW
50,000 ft·lbf/s	0.06779 MW

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 ft·lbf/s = 1.356 W.
550 ft·lbf/s = 1 mechanical hp.
Rarely needed today outside archival references.

Avoid these

Confusing ft·lbf/s (power) with ft·lbf (torque or work).
Using in modern specifications — prefer W or kW.
Mixing with foot-pound (energy) in same calculation.

Frequently asked questions

How many megawatts in a foot-pound per second?

One foot-pound per second equals 1.3558e-6 megawatts.

How do I convert foot-pounds per second to megawatts?

Multiply the foot-pound per second value by 1.3558e-6 to get the equivalent in megawatts.

What is 100 foot-pounds per second in megawatts?

100 foot-pounds per second equals 0.0001356 megawatts.

Is a foot-pound per second bigger than a megawatt?

No. 1 foot-pound per second equals 1.3558e-6 megawatts, so one foot-pound per second is smaller.

How to convert foot-pounds per second to megawatts without a calculator?

Multiply by 0 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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