(physics) Abbreviation for foot-pound force, a unit of work or energy. Using this abbreviation to describe foot-pound force is inaccurate and unscientific.

plural of foot-pound

Of or relating to a measurement system that uses the foot as a measure of distance, the pound as a measure of force, and the second as a measure of time. Abbreviations: ft-lb-s, fps, f.p.s.

A unit of mechanical power, equal to that required to raise one pound through a distance of one foot in one second.

plural of foot-pound-second

(dated) A unit of work done when by a force of one poundal moves through a distance of one foot

plural of foot-poundal