Metric Horsepower to Foot-pounds per Second Converter
Convert metric horsepower (PS) to foot-pounds per second (ft·lbf/s)
Result
1 PS = 542.4760388 ft·lbf/s
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How to convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second
One metric horsepower equals 542.476 foot-pounds per second, so multiply the number of metric horsepower by 542.476.
ft·lbf/s = PS × 542.476
1 PS = 542.476 ft·lbf/s · 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.001843399 PS
Worked example
To convert 5 metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second: 5 PS × 542.476 = 2,712.38 ft·lbf/s.
About metric horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS) is about 735.5 W. Car brochures in India and Europe usually quote PS.
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
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Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds per second are in one metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 542.476 foot-pounds per second.
How many metric horsepower are in one foot-pound per second?
One foot-pound per second equals 0.001843399 metric horsepower.
How do I convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second?
Use the formula ft·lbf/s = PS × 542.476. For example, 5 PS × 542.476 = 2,712.38 ft·lbf/s.