Foot-pounds per Second to Horsepower Converter
Convert foot-pounds per second (ft·lbf/s) to horsepower (hp)
Result
0.001818181818 hp
Horsepower
1 ft·lbf/s = 0.001818181818 hp
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How to convert foot-pounds per second to horsepower
There are 550 foot-pounds per second in one horsepower, so divide the number of foot-pounds per second by 550.
hp = ft·lbf/s ÷ 550
1 ft·lbf/s = 0.001818182 hp · 1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s
Worked example
To convert 5 foot-pounds per second to horsepower: 5 ft·lbf/s ÷ 550 = 0.009090909 hp.
About foot-pounds per second (ft·lbf/s)
Foot-pounds per second is an old US engineering unit; 550 ft·lbf/s is one horsepower.
About horsepower (hp)
Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 W. Engine power in the US and UK is often in hp or bhp.
More conversions
Foot-pounds per Second to other units
- Foot-pounds per Second to Milliwatts
- Foot-pounds per Second to Watts
- Foot-pounds per Second to Kilowatts
- Foot-pounds per Second to Megawatts
- Foot-pounds per Second to Metric Horsepower
- Foot-pounds per Second to BTU per Hour
- Foot-pounds per Second to Tons of Refrigeration
- Foot-pounds per Second to Kilocalories per Hour
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one foot-pound per second?
One foot-pound per second equals 0.001818182 horsepower.
How many foot-pounds per second are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 550 foot-pounds per second.
How do I convert foot-pounds per second to horsepower?
Use the formula hp = ft·lbf/s ÷ 550. For example, 5 ft·lbf/s ÷ 550 = 0.009090909 hp.