Horsepower (metric) to Foot-pound per Second Converter
1 PS = 542.4760 ft·lbf/s
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FORMULA
1 PS = 542.4760 ft·lbf/s
CONVERSION TABLE
| Horsepower (metric) (PS) | Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 542.476 ft·lbf/s |
| 5 PS | 2,712.38 ft·lbf/s |
| 10 PS | 5,424.76 ft·lbf/s |
| 25 PS | 13,561.9 ft·lbf/s |
| 50 PS | 27,123.8 ft·lbf/s |
| 100 PS | 54,247.6 ft·lbf/s |
| 250 PS | 135,619.01 ft·lbf/s |
| 500 PS | 271,238.02 ft·lbf/s |
| 1,000 PS | 542,476.04 ft·lbf/s |
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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.
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.
How to Convert Horsepower (metric) to Foot-pound per Second
The conversion formula is: 1 PS = 542.4760 ft·lbf/s. To convert from Horsepower (metric) (PS) to Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Foot-pound per Second in 1 Horsepower (metric)?
1 Horsepower (metric) (PS) equals 542.4760 Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s).
How to convert Horsepower (metric) to Foot-pound per Second?
Multiply the Horsepower (metric) value by 542.4760 to get the equivalent in Foot-pound per Second. Formula: 1 PS = 542.4760 ft·lbf/s
What is the formula for Horsepower (metric) to Foot-pound per Second conversion?
1 PS = 542.4760 ft·lbf/s