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Convert watts to foot-pounds per second

1 W=0.7376ft·lbf/s

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

0.73756

Conversion formula

Forward
foot-pounds per second = watts × 0.7376
Reverse
watts = foot-pounds per second × 1.35582

Example: 10 W × 0.7376 = 7.37562 ft·lbf/s.

About both units

From

Watt

W

The watt is the SI unit of power — 1 joule per second. Named after James Watt. Common examples: LED bulb 5–10 W, laptop 45–100 W, kettle 2000–3000 W, car engine 50,000+ W.

Real-world: LED bulb: 5–10 W. Laptop: 45 W. Kettle: 2200 W. Oven: 2000 W. Sun per m² on Earth: 1361 W/m².
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To

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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Watt to Foot-Pound per Second conversion table

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

Watt (W)Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lbf/s)
1 W0.7376 ft·lbf/s
5 W3.68781 ft·lbf/s
10 W7.37562 ft·lbf/s
50 W36.8781 ft·lbf/s
100 W73.7562 ft·lbf/s
500 W368.781 ft·lbf/s
1,000 W737.562 ft·lbf/s
5,000 W3,687.81 ft·lbf/s
10,000 W7,375.62 ft·lbf/s
50,000 W36,878.11 ft·lbf/s

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

  • 1 W = 1 J/s = 1 V × 1 A (for DC).
  • LED lighting: 10× more efficient than incandescent.
  • For home appliances, rating × hours used = kWh.

Avoid these

  • Confusing watts (power) with joules (energy).
  • Assuming "100 W bulb" for LED — old incandescent rating.
  • Mixing W with V or A — different quantities.

Frequently asked questions

How many foot-pounds per second in a watt?
One watt equals 0.7376 foot-pounds per second.
How do I convert watts to foot-pounds per second?
Multiply the watt value by 0.7376 to get the equivalent in foot-pounds per second.
What is 100 watts in foot-pounds per second?
100 watts equals 73.7562 foot-pounds per second.
Is a watt bigger than a foot-pound per second?
No. 1 watt equals 0.7376 foot-pounds per second, so one watt is smaller.
How to convert watts to foot-pounds per second without a calculator?
Multiply by 0.74 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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W → hp
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W → PS
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W → BTU/h
1 = 3.41214 BTU/h
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More to Foot-Pound per Second

kW → ft·lbf/s
1 = 737.562 ft·lbf/s
MW → ft·lbf/s
1 = 737,562.15 ft·lbf/s
hp → ft·lbf/s
1 = 550 ft·lbf/s
PS → ft·lbf/s
1 = 542.476 ft·lbf/s
BTU/h → ft·lbf/s
1 = 0.2162 ft·lbf/s
VA → ft·lbf/s
1 = 0.7376 ft·lbf/s

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