Convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)

Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to foot pound-force/hour.

1 ft*lbf/h = 5.0505028832e-07 hp. To convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 5.0505028832e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 1980000.84967 ft*lbf/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.

Quick Reference

  • 1 ft*lbf/h = 5.0505028832e-07 hp
  • 1 hp = 1980000.84967 ft*lbf/h
  • 10 ft*lbf/h = 5.0505028832e-06 hp
  • 100 ft*lbf/h = 5.0505028832e-05 hp



How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)

1 ft*lbf/h = 5.050502883197e-07 hp

Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/h to hp:
15 ft*lbf/h = 15 × 5.050502883197e-07 hp = 7.57575432479549e-06 hp


Foot Pound-Force/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table

foot pound-force/hour horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
1 ft*lbf/h 5.0505028832e-07 hp
2 ft*lbf/h 1.01010057664e-06 hp
3 ft*lbf/h 1.51515086496e-06 hp
5 ft*lbf/h 2.5252514416e-06 hp
10 ft*lbf/h 5.0505028832e-06 hp
20 ft*lbf/h 1.01010057664e-05 hp
50 ft*lbf/h 2.5252514416e-05 hp
100 ft*lbf/h 5.0505028832e-05 hp
500 ft*lbf/h 0.00025252514416 hp
1000 ft*lbf/h 0.00050505028832 hp

Foot Pound-Force/hour

Foot pound-force per hour (ft*lbf/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over the period of one hour.

History/Origin

The foot pound-force is an imperial unit of work or energy, and its use in power measurements like ft*lbf/h has been common in engineering fields in the United States. It has been used historically in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the adoption of SI units.

Current Use

Today, ft*lbf/h is primarily used in specific engineering applications, such as in the measurement of small power outputs in mechanical systems, though it is largely replaced by SI units like watts in most scientific and international contexts.


Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)

Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).

History/Origin

The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.

Current Use

Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 foot pound-force/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?

1 foot pound-force/hour (ft*lbf/h) = 5.0505028832e-07 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).

How do you convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?

Multiply the foot pound-force/hour value by 5.0505028832e-07. For example, 25 ft*lbf/h × 5.0505028832e-07 = 1.2626257208e-05 hp.

What is 10 foot pound-force/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?

10 ft*lbf/h = 5.0505028832e-06 hp.

Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/hour or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?

The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/h equals only 5.0505028832e-07 hp.



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