Convert horsepower (metric) hour to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to horsepower (metric) hour.
1 hp*h = 1952913.73742 ft*lbf. To convert horsepower (metric) hour to foot-pound, multiply the value by 1952913.73742; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf = 5.12055387208e-07 hp*h). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp*h = 1952913.73742 ft*lbf
- 1 ft*lbf = 5.12055387208e-07 hp*h
- 10 hp*h = 19529137.3742 ft*lbf
- 100 hp*h = 195291373.742 ft*lbf
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Foot-Pound
1 hp*h = 1952913.73742323 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 hp*h to ft*lbf:
15 hp*h = 15 × 1952913.73742323 ft*lbf = 29293706.0613484 ft*lbf
Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Foot-Pound Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) hour | foot-pound |
|---|---|
| 1 hp*h | 1952913.73742 ft*lbf |
| 2 hp*h | 3905827.47485 ft*lbf |
| 3 hp*h | 5858741.21227 ft*lbf |
| 5 hp*h | 9764568.68712 ft*lbf |
| 10 hp*h | 19529137.3742 ft*lbf |
| 20 hp*h | 39058274.7485 ft*lbf |
| 50 hp*h | 97645686.8712 ft*lbf |
| 100 hp*h | 195291373.742 ft*lbf |
| 500 hp*h | 976456868.712 ft*lbf |
| 1000 hp*h | 1952913737.42 ft*lbf |
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) hour in foot-pound?
1 horsepower (metric) hour (hp*h) = 1952913.73742 foot-pound (ft*lbf).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) hour to foot-pound?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) hour value by 1952913.73742. For example, 25 hp*h × 1952913.73742 = 48822843.4356 ft*lbf.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) hour in foot-pound?
10 hp*h = 19529137.3742 ft*lbf.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) hour or the foot-pound?
The horsepower (metric) hour is the larger unit: 1 hp*h = 1952913.73742 ft*lbf.