Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 3.02908310992e-05 hp (electric). To convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (electric), multiply the value by 3.02908310992e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (electric) = 33013.2902833 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 = 3.02908310992e-05 hp (electric)
- 1 hp (electric) = 33013.2902833 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000302908310992 hp (electric)
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 0.00302908310992 hp (electric)
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (Electric)
1 ft*lbf/min = 3.02908310991957e-05 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to hp (electric):
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 3.02908310991957e-05 hp (electric) = 0.000454362466487936 hp (electric)
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | horsepower (electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 3.02908310992e-05 hp (electric) |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 6.05816621984e-05 hp (electric) |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 9.08724932976e-05 hp (electric) |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 0.000151454155496 hp (electric) |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 0.000302908310992 hp (electric) |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 0.000605816621984 hp (electric) |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 0.00151454155496 hp (electric) |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 0.00302908310992 hp (electric) |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 0.0151454155496 hp (electric) |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 0.0302908310992 hp (electric) |
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 (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in horsepower (electric)?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 3.02908310992e-05 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (electric)?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 3.02908310992e-05. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 3.02908310992e-05 = 0.00075727077748 hp (electric).
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in horsepower (electric)?
10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000302908310992 hp (electric).
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the horsepower (electric)?
The horsepower (electric) is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 3.02908310992e-05 hp (electric).