What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms power values from foot pound-force per second, an imperial mechanical power unit, into centiwatt, a metric subunit designed for very low-power systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Input the numerical value in foot pound-force per second that you want to convert.
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Select foot pound-force/second as the source unit and centiwatt as the target unit.
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Execute the conversion to obtain the equivalent power in centiwatt.
Key Features
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Supports conversion from foot pound-force/second to centiwatt with clear numeric results.
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Ideal for mechanical power expressed in imperial units and low-power electronic measurements.
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Provides conversion using a fixed formula based on standard unit relationships.
Examples
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2 foot pound-force/second converts to approximately 271.16 centiwatt.
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0.5 foot pound-force/second converts to about 67.79 centiwatt.
Common Use Cases
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Calculating small mechanical power outputs for hand tools or minor engines using imperial units.
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Translating torque and rotational speed data from ft·lbf and rev/min to power measurements in cW.
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Evaluating ultra-low-power electronic device consumption, sensor node power ratings, or energy harvesting outputs.
Tips & Best Practices
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Confirm that input values are expressed in foot pound-force per second before conversion.
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Use the converted centiwatt values to compare mechanical power with low-power electronic standards.
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Be mindful that centiwatt is suited for small power ranges and not high-power systems directly.
Limitations
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Foot pound-force/second is an imperial unit not commonly adopted in standardized scientific fields.
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Centiwatt unit is effective only for very low-power measurements and less appropriate for large power values.
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Conversion accuracy relies on the adopted foot pound-force to watt unit relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a foot pound-force per second?
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It is an imperial power unit that equals applying one pound-force over one foot per second, mainly used in mechanical contexts.
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Why convert foot pound-force/second to centiwatt?
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This conversion helps express mechanical power in a metric unit better suited for ultra-low-power devices and electronics.
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Can centiwatt be used for high power measurements?
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No, centiwatt is mainly used for very low-power levels and is not practical for comparing higher power systems without scaling.
Key Terminology
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Foot pound-force per second
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An imperial power unit equal to one pound-force applied through a one-foot displacement every second, representing mechanical power.
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Centiwatt [cW]
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A metric unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, used to measure very low power levels in electronics and sensors.
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Power
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The rate at which energy is transferred or converted per unit time.