Convert pound-foot/second to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Gigawatt
1 lbf*ft/s = 1.35581795e-09 GW
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to GW:
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 1.35581795e-09 GW = 2.033726925e-08 GW
Pound-Foot/second to Gigawatt 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.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.