Horsepower to Foot-pounds per Second Converter
Convert horsepower (hp) to foot-pounds per second (ft·lbf/s)
Result
550 ft·lbf/s
Foot-pounds per Second
1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s
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How to convert horsepower to foot-pounds per second
One horsepower equals 550 foot-pounds per second, so multiply the number of horsepower by 550.
ft·lbf/s = hp × 550
1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s · 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.001818182 hp
Worked example
To convert 5 horsepower to foot-pounds per second: 5 hp × 550 = 2,750 ft·lbf/s.
About horsepower (hp)
Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 W. Engine power in the US and UK is often in hp or bhp.
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.
More conversions
Horsepower to other units
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Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds per second are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 550 foot-pounds per second.
How many horsepower are in one foot-pound per second?
One foot-pound per second equals 0.001818182 horsepower.
How do I convert horsepower to foot-pounds per second?
Use the formula ft·lbf/s = hp × 550. For example, 5 hp × 550 = 2,750 ft·lbf/s.