Foot-Pound per Minute to Watt Converter

Summary

Enter a power value in foot-pounds per minute and get the equivalent in watts instantly.

How it works

1. Enter a power value in foot-pounds per minute in the input field.
2. The converter applies the exact factor: 1 ft·lbf/min = 0.022597 W.
3. The result displays in watts; kilowatts is shown for large values.
4. The reference table lists common ft·lbf/min values and their watt equivalents.
5. The 33,000 ft·lbf/min row shows the historical one-horsepower definition.

Use cases

• Convert mechanical power output from old engineering specs to SI watts.
• Verify that 33,000 ft·lbf/min equals one mechanical horsepower (745.7 W).
• Translate legacy machine ratings into watts for modern electrical comparisons.
• Calculate motor power from torque and speed measurements expressed in ft·lbf/min.
• Cross-check power figures on historical industrial equipment datasheets.

Frequently Asked Questions