To convert foot pounds per second to watts, multiply by 1.355817948.
The calculation uses 1 ft·lb/s = 1.355817948 W. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
value in W = value in ft·lb/s × 1.355817948
ft·lb/s- Input unit: foot pounds per second
W- Output unit: watts
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in ft·lb/s.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in W; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 ft·lb/s × 1.355817948 ≈ 1.355817948 W.
Reverse conversion
1.355817948 W ÷ 1.355817948 ≈ 1 ft·lb/s. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 1.355817948 W per ft·lb/s.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
ft·lb/s to W table
| ft·lb/s | W (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1.355817948 |
| 2 | 2.711635897 |
| 5 | 6.779089742 |
| 10 | 13.55817948 |
| 100 | 135.5817948 |
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