Convert Megawatts to Foot-pounds per Second
1 megawatt (MW) equals 737562.1493 foot-pounds per second (ft·lbf/s).
1 MW = 737562.1493 ft·lbf/s
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Megawatt to Foot-pound per Second
- 1 MW = 737562.1493 ft·lbf/s
- 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.000001355817948 MW
- Example: convert 15 MW to ft·lbf/s: 15 MW = 15 × 737562.1493 ft·lbf/s = 11063432.24 ft·lbf/s
Formula
ft·lbf/s = MW × 737562.1492773
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 MW = 10⁶ W
- 1 ft·lbf/s = 1.3558179483314 W
- 1 MW = 1000000 W ÷ 1.355817948331 W per ft·lbf/s = 737562.1492773 ft·lbf/s
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Megawatt definition: megawatt; Foot-pound per Second definition: foot-pound per second.
Worked examples
- A reading of 3 MW converts to 2212686.448 ft·lbf/s.
3 MW × 737562.1493 = 2212686.448 ft·lbf/s - A value of 50 MW is 36878107.46 ft·lbf/s.
50 MW × 737562.1493 = 36878107.46 ft·lbf/s
Megawatt to Foot-pound per Second conversion table
| Megawatts (MW) | Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MW | 368781.0746 ft·lbf/s |
| 1 MW | 737562.1493 ft·lbf/s |
| 2 MW | 1475124.299 ft·lbf/s |
| 3 MW | 2212686.448 ft·lbf/s |
| 5 MW | 3687810.746 ft·lbf/s |
| 10 MW | 7375621.493 ft·lbf/s |
| 50 MW | 36878107.46 ft·lbf/s |
| 100 MW | 73756214.93 ft·lbf/s |
| 500 MW | 368781074.6 ft·lbf/s |
| 1000 MW | 737562149.3 ft·lbf/s |
Where it's used
Megawatts are used for wind turbines (2–15 MW), while foot-pounds per second appear in mechanics problems in US units. Both measure power (energy per unit time), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Megawatt to other power units
| Conversion | 1 MW equals |
|---|---|
| megawatt to watt | 1000000 W |
| megawatt to milliwatt | 1000000000 mW |
| megawatt to kilowatt | 1000 kW |
| megawatt to horsepower | 1341.02209 hp |
| megawatt to metric horsepower | 1359.621617 PS |
| megawatt to BTU per hour | 3412141.633 BTU/h |
| megawatt to refrigeration ton | 284.3451361 TR |
| megawatt to kilocalorie per hour | 859845.2279 kcal/h |
| megawatt to foot-pound per second | 737562.1493 ft·lbf/s |
Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds per second are in 1 megawatt?
1 MW = 737562.1493 ft·lbf/s.
How do I convert megawatts to foot-pounds per second?
Multiply the value in MW by 737562.1493. For example, 15 MW × 737562.1493 = 11063432.24 ft·lbf/s.
Is the MW to ft·lbf/s conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "foot pound-force per second".
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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