Convert foot pound-force/second to milliwatt
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to milliwatt [mW], or Convert milliwatt to foot pound-force/second.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Milliwatt
1 ft*lbf/s = 1355.81795 mW
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to mW:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 1355.81795 mW = 20337.26925 mW
Foot Pound-Force/second to Milliwatt Conversion Table
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Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Milliwatt
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The milliwatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring low power levels, especially in electronics and telecommunications, with its usage expanding alongside the adoption of the watt as the standard power unit.
Current Use
Milliwatts are commonly used today in electronics, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices to specify power levels, such as in battery-powered devices, LED brightness, and signal transmission power.