Convert pound-foot/second to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Terawatt
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.35581795e-12 TW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to TW:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1.35581795e-12 TW = 2.033726925e-11 TW
Pound-Foot/second to Terawatt Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.