Foot-pound per Second to Horsepower (metric) Converter
1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018433994 PS
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FORMULA
1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018433994 PS
CONVERSION TABLE
| Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s) | Horsepower (metric) (PS) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lbf/s | 0.0018433994 PS |
| 5 ft·lbf/s | 0.009216997 PS |
| 10 ft·lbf/s | 0.018434 PS |
| 25 ft·lbf/s | 0.046085 PS |
| 50 ft·lbf/s | 0.09217 PS |
| 100 ft·lbf/s | 0.18434 PS |
| 250 ft·lbf/s | 0.46085 PS |
| 500 ft·lbf/s | 0.9217 PS |
| 1,000 ft·lbf/s | 1.8434 PS |
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About Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s)
Equal to approximately 1.356 watts, the foot-pound per second is an imperial unit of mechanical power. Before the widespread adoption of the watt and horsepower, foot-pounds per second appeared in engineering textbooks for calculating power transmission through shafts, gears, and belt drives.
About Horsepower (metric) (PS)
The metric horsepower (PS, from German 'Pferdestarke') equals exactly 735.49875 watts, slightly less than the mechanical horsepower. European and Japanese car manufacturers traditionally rate engine output in PS, and the unit appears on specification sheets alongside kilowatts across continental Europe.
How to Convert Foot-pound per Second to Horsepower (metric)
The conversion formula is: 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018433994 PS. To convert from Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s) to Horsepower (metric) (PS), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Horsepower (metric) in 1 Foot-pound per Second?
1 Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s) equals 0.0018433994 Horsepower (metric) (PS).
How to convert Foot-pound per Second to Horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the Foot-pound per Second value by 0.0018433994 to get the equivalent in Horsepower (metric). Formula: 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018433994 PS
What is the formula for Foot-pound per Second to Horsepower (metric) conversion?
1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018433994 PS