Convert kilowatt-second to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt-second [kW*s] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to kilowatt-second.
How to Convert Kilowatt-Second to Foot-Pound
1 kW*s = 737.562148369551 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 kW*s to ft*lbf:
15 kW*s = 15 × 737.562148369551 ft*lbf = 11063.4322255433 ft*lbf
Kilowatt-Second to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
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Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.