What does one megawatt represent?

One megawatt equals one million watts, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion at 1 million joules per second.

Why use foot pound-force per hour when it’s non-SI?

This unit is used for expressing small mechanical power in systems or documents originally using imperial units, especially for legacy or historical equipment.

Is this conversion suitable for modern engineering designs?

It is mainly intended for compatibility with older equipment or reports, as modern practice prefers SI units like watts.

How to Convert from Megawatt [MW] to Foot pound-force/hour

This tool allows you to convert power values from megawatts (MW) to foot pound-force per hour (ft·lbf/hr), useful for translating large SI power units into smaller, legacy imperial units.

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Megawatt [MW] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table

Megawatt [MW]	Foot pound-force/hour

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Megawatt [MW] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table
Megawatt [MW]	Foot pound-force/hour

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power measurements from megawatts, a standard SI unit representing one million watts, into foot pound-force per hour, a non-SI imperial unit commonly used for small mechanical power rates.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in megawatts (MW) you wish to convert
Select the target unit as foot pound-force per hour (ft·lbf/hr)
Click or tap the convert button to see the equivalent value
Review the result to use in engineering, historical, or documentation contexts

Key Features

Converts power values from megawatts to foot pound-force per hour
Based on an exact conversion rate between SI and imperial units
Web-based and easy to use without installation
Supports legacy unit conversions for engineering and historical purposes

Examples

Convert 2 MW to foot pound-force/hour: 2 × 2,655,223,737.402 = 5,310,447,474.804 ft·lbf/hr
Convert 0.5 MW to foot pound-force/hour: 0.5 × 2,655,223,737.402 = 1,327,611,868.701 ft·lbf/hr

Common Use Cases

Rating the output capacity of large power plants or generators
Describing mechanical power for small motors or gear trains in legacy systems
Converting historical imperial power specifications for modern comparisons
Standardizing power units in engineering documents involving different measurement systems

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the measurement context before conversion to ensure unit relevance
Use this conversion primarily for compatibility with legacy imperial data
Be aware of the large numerical results due to unit size differences
Cross-check converted values when applying to engineering or historical analysis

Limitations

Values converted to foot pound-force per hour can become extremely large and hard to interpret
The unit foot pound-force per hour is non-SI and outdated for modern engineering use
Conversion is mostly useful for referencing legacy equipment or documentation, not current standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one megawatt represent?: One megawatt equals one million watts, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion at 1 million joules per second.
Why use foot pound-force per hour when it’s non-SI?: This unit is used for expressing small mechanical power in systems or documents originally using imperial units, especially for legacy or historical equipment.
Is this conversion suitable for modern engineering designs?: It is mainly intended for compatibility with older equipment or reports, as modern practice prefers SI units like watts.

Key Terminology

Megawatt (MW): An SI unit of power equal to one million watts, representing the energy transfer rate of one million joules per second.
Foot pound-force per hour (ft·lbf/hr): A non-SI imperial unit of power describing one foot-pound-force of work done or energy transferred every hour.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the conversion rate from 1 megawatt to foot pound-force per hour?

About 2,655,223 foot pound-force per hour

About 2,655,223,737.4 foot pound-force per hour

About 3,600 foot pound-force per hour

What type of unit is foot pound-force per hour?

An SI unit of power

A non-SI imperial unit representing mechanical power per hour

A unit of electrical resistance

Which use case fits converting megawatts to foot pound-force per hour?

Rating installed capacity of solar farms

Converting old imperial power specs for legacy equipment

Measuring city electricity demand

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