Convert pound-foot/second to nanowatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to nanowatt [nW], or Convert nanowatt to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Nanowatt
1 lbf*ft/s = 1355817950 nW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to nW:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1355817950 nW = 20337269250 nW
Pound-Foot/second to Nanowatt 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.
Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.