To convert kilowatts to foot pounds per second, multiply by 737.5621493.
The calculation uses 1 kW = 737.5621493 ft·lb/s. 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 ft·lb/s = value in kW × 737.5621493
kW- Input unit: kilowatts
ft·lb/s- Output unit: foot pounds per second
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in kW.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in ft·lb/s; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 kW × 737.5621493 ≈ 737.5621493 ft·lb/s.
Reverse conversion
737.5621493 ft·lb/s ÷ 737.5621493 ≈ 1 kW. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 737.5621493 ft·lb/s per kW.
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.
kW to ft·lb/s table
| kW | ft·lb/s (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 737.5621493 |
| 2 | 1475.124299 |
| 5 | 3687.810746 |
| 10 | 7375.621493 |
| 100 | 73756.21493 |
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