Foot-pound per Second to Horsepower (mechanical) Converter
1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018181818 hp
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FORMULA
1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018181818 hp
CONVERSION TABLE
| Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s) | Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lbf/s | 0.0018181818 hp |
| 5 ft·lbf/s | 0.0090909091 hp |
| 10 ft·lbf/s | 0.018182 hp |
| 25 ft·lbf/s | 0.045455 hp |
| 50 ft·lbf/s | 0.090909 hp |
| 100 ft·lbf/s | 0.181818 hp |
| 250 ft·lbf/s | 0.454545 hp |
| 500 ft·lbf/s | 0.909091 hp |
| 1,000 ft·lbf/s | 1.8182 hp |
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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 (mechanical) (hp)
The mechanical horsepower equals approximately 745.7 watts and was defined by James Watt to compare steam engine output to draft horses. Car engines, outboard motors, and lawnmowers in North America are rated in horsepower. A typical family sedan produces 150-200 hp, while Formula 1 engines exceed 1,000 hp.
How to Convert Foot-pound per Second to Horsepower (mechanical)
The conversion formula is: 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018181818 hp. To convert from Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s) to Horsepower (mechanical) (hp), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Horsepower (mechanical) in 1 Foot-pound per Second?
1 Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s) equals 0.0018181818 Horsepower (mechanical) (hp).
How to convert Foot-pound per Second to Horsepower (mechanical)?
Multiply the Foot-pound per Second value by 0.0018181818 to get the equivalent in Horsepower (mechanical). Formula: 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018181818 hp
What is the formula for Foot-pound per Second to Horsepower (mechanical) conversion?
1 ft·lbf/s = 0.0018181818 hp