Convert foot pound-force/second to megawatt
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to megawatt [MW], or Convert megawatt to foot pound-force/second.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Megawatt
1 ft*lbf/s = 1.35581795e-06 MW
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to MW:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 1.35581795e-06 MW = 2.033726925e-05 MW
Foot Pound-Force/second to Megawatt Conversion Table
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Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Megawatt
A megawatt (MW) is a unit of power equal to one million watts, used to measure the output of power plants and the capacity of electrical systems.
History/Origin
The megawatt was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify large-scale power, becoming widely adopted in the 20th century with the expansion of electrical power generation and distribution.
Current Use
Megawatts are commonly used today to specify the capacity of power plants, electrical grids, and large-scale energy projects, facilitating standardized measurement of high power levels in various industries.