Horsepower (mechanical) to Foot-pound per Second Converter
1 hp = 550.0000 ft·lbf/s
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FORMULA
1 hp = 550.0000 ft·lbf/s
CONVERSION TABLE
| Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) | Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 550 ft·lbf/s |
| 5 hp | 2,750 ft·lbf/s |
| 10 hp | 5,500 ft·lbf/s |
| 25 hp | 13,750 ft·lbf/s |
| 50 hp | 27,500 ft·lbf/s |
| 100 hp | 55,000 ft·lbf/s |
| 250 hp | 137,500 ft·lbf/s |
| 500 hp | 275,000 ft·lbf/s |
| 1,000 hp | 550,000 ft·lbf/s |
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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.
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 (mechanical) to Foot-pound per Second
The conversion formula is: 1 hp = 550.0000 ft·lbf/s. To convert from Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) 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 (mechanical)?
1 Horsepower (mechanical) (hp) equals 550.0000 Foot-pound per Second (ft·lbf/s).
How to convert Horsepower (mechanical) to Foot-pound per Second?
Multiply the Horsepower (mechanical) value by 550.0000 to get the equivalent in Foot-pound per Second. Formula: 1 hp = 550.0000 ft·lbf/s
What is the formula for Horsepower (mechanical) to Foot-pound per Second conversion?
1 hp = 550.0000 ft·lbf/s