How many ft·lbf/min is 1 megawatt?

1 megawatt equals approximately 44,253,729 foot-pounds per minute. This comes from: 1 W = 1 J/s = 0.737562 ft·lbf/s = 44.25373 ft·lbf/min, so 1 MW = 1,000,000 W = 44,253,728.96 ft·lbf/min.

What is foot-pound per minute used for?

Foot-pound per minute is an imperial unit of power. It appears in older US mechanical engineering references, motor torque-speed calculations, and hydraulic system specs. It is directly related to horsepower: 1 hp = exactly 33,000 ft·lbf/min.

How does ft·lbf/min relate to horsepower?

1 horsepower equals exactly 33,000 ft·lbf/min — this is in fact the original definition of horsepower. So 1 MW ≈ 44,253,729 / 33,000 ≈ 1,341 horsepower.

How do I convert ft·lbf/min back to megawatts?

Divide ft·lbf/min by 44,253,728.96 to get megawatts. For example, 44,253,729 ft·lbf/min ÷ 44,253,728.96 = 1 MW.

What is the difference between MW to ft·lbf/min and kW to ft·lbf/min?

The conversion factor scales by 1,000 for each step up the SI prefix. 1 kW = 44,253.73 ft·lbf/min, so 1 MW = 1,000 kW = 44,253,729 ft·lbf/min.

Is ft·lbf/min the same as ft·lbf/s?

No. Foot-pounds per second is a higher rate — 1 ft·lbf/s = 60 ft·lbf/min. To convert MW to ft·lbf/s, multiply by 737,562 instead of 44,253,729.

Megawatt to Foot-Pound per Minute Converter

Name: Megawatt to Foot-Pound per Minute Converter
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter megawatts and instantly get foot-pounds per minute — useful for turbine output, large motor sizing, and high-power imperial engineering specs.

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Common MW to ft·lbf/min Values

Megawatts (MW)	ft·lbf/min

1 MW = 44,253,729 ft·lbf/min | 1 MW ≈ 1,341 hp

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Summary

Enter megawatts and instantly get foot-pounds per minute — useful for turbine output, large motor sizing, and high-power imperial engineering specs.

How it works

Enter the megawatt value you want to convert.
The tool multiplies your input by 44,253,728.96 — the exact MW-to-ft·lbf/min factor.
The converted value appears instantly in foot-pounds per minute.
Click any row in the reference table to fill the input with a common MW value.
Copy the result with one click to use it in another application.

Use cases

Convert turbine or generator output from MW to ft·lbf/min for US mechanical specs.
Check large industrial motor power ratings in imperial units against load requirements.
Compare power plant output expressed in MW against equipment rated in ft·lbf/min.
Verify high-power hydraulic system specs where load is expressed in ft·lbf and speed in rpm.
Cross-check power figures in mixed-unit datasheets for large industrial equipment procurement.
Convert wind turbine or hydro generator MW output for legacy imperial engineering documents.

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Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu