What is a foot pound-force per second?

It is an imperial power unit representing one pound-force applied over one foot per second, commonly used in mechanical engineering.

Why convert foot pound-force per second to milliwatt?

Converting allows expressing mechanical power in smaller SI units suited for electrical and optical power measurements, aiding system integration.

What is the exact conversion rate?

1 foot pound-force per second equals 1355.8179483294 milliwatt.

Convert Foot Pound-Force/Second to Milliwatt [mW] Easily

Quickly convert power values from foot pound-force per second to milliwatt [mW] using this straightforward online unit converter. Ideal for engineering and electronics applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power measurements from the imperial unit foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) into the SI unit milliwatt (mW). It is helpful for converting mechanical power expressed in customary units to smaller SI units suitable for electronic and optical power ratings.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in foot pound-force per second you wish to convert
Choose foot pound-force/second as your input unit
Select milliwatt [mW] as the desired output unit
Click convert to get the power value in milliwatts

Key Features

Converts foot pound-force per second to milliwatt accurately
Uses a precise conversion rate of 1 ft·lbf/s = 1355.8179483294 mW
Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Suitable for mechanical, electrical, optical, and radio-frequency engineering applications

Examples

2 foot pound-force/second converts to 2711.6359 milliwatts
0.5 foot pound-force/second converts to 677.9090 milliwatts

Common Use Cases

Specifying small mechanical power outputs of hand tools or engines in imperial units
Calculating power from torque and rotational speed in mechanical engineering
Converting mechanical power to electrical power units for energy balance comparisons
Expressing low power levels for electronic, optical, and radio-frequency devices

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check initial torque and speed measurements before conversion
Use the converted milliwatt value for comparison with small electrical and optical device ratings
Handle large milliwatt values carefully as they may become cumbersome
Remember the imperial to SI conversion may involve rounding differences

Limitations

Imperial unit basis may introduce minor rounding differences when converting to SI units
Large mechanical power in milliwatts can result in very large numerical values, reducing readability
Conversion precision depends on accuracy of initial torque and rotational speed data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a foot pound-force per second?: It is an imperial power unit representing one pound-force applied over one foot per second, commonly used in mechanical engineering.
Why convert foot pound-force per second to milliwatt?: Converting allows expressing mechanical power in smaller SI units suited for electrical and optical power measurements, aiding system integration.
What is the exact conversion rate?: 1 foot pound-force per second equals 1355.8179483294 milliwatt.

Key Terminology

Foot pound-force/second: An imperial unit of power signifying one pound-force applied through a one-foot distance per second, equivalent to 1.3558179483314 watts.
Milliwatt (mW): One thousandth of a watt, the SI power unit measuring energy transfer rate equal to one joule per second, commonly used for low power electronic and optical device ratings.
Mechanical Power: The power associated with mechanical work involving force and displacement per unit time, often measured in foot pound-force/second in imperial units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one foot pound-force per second represent?

One pound-force applied through one foot in one second

One joule per second

One thousandth of a watt

Which unit is smaller, foot pound-force per second or milliwatt?

Foot pound-force per second

Milliwatt

Both are the same size

What is a common use for milliwatt units?

Measuring torque in mechanical engineering

Power ratings for small electronic devices and optical equipment

Calculating rotational speed

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