Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 3.03030172992e-05 hp. To convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower, multiply the value by 3.03030172992e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 33000.0141612 ft*lbf/min). 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/min = 3.03030172992e-05 hp
- 1 hp = 33000.0141612 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000303030172992 hp
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 0.00303030172992 hp
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower
1 ft*lbf/min = 3.0303017299182e-05 hp
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to hp:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 3.0303017299182e-05 hp = 0.00045454525948773 hp
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 3.03030172992e-05 hp |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 6.06060345984e-05 hp |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 9.09090518975e-05 hp |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 0.000151515086496 hp |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 0.000303030172992 hp |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 0.000606060345984 hp |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 0.00151515086496 hp |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 0.00303030172992 hp |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 0.0151515086496 hp |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 0.0303030172992 hp |
Foot Pound-Force/minute
The foot pound-force per minute (ft*lbf/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over one minute.
History/Origin
This unit has been used primarily in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in the United States, where imperial units are common. It originated from the foot-pound-force as a measure of work, combined with time to express power.
Current Use
The foot pound-force per minute is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, for measuring power in mechanical systems, motors, and torque-related applications where imperial units are standard.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in horsepower?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 3.03030172992e-05 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 3.03030172992e-05. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 3.03030172992e-05 = 0.00075757543248 hp.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in horsepower?
10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000303030172992 hp.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 3.03030172992e-05 hp.