Convert horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h], or Convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 1952914.24156 ft*lbf/h. To convert horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/hour, multiply the value by 1952914.24156; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/h = 5.12055255023e-07 hp (metric)). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp (metric) = 1952914.24156 ft*lbf/h
- 1 ft*lbf/h = 5.12055255023e-07 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 19529142.4156 ft*lbf/h
- 100 hp (metric) = 195291424.156 ft*lbf/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Foot Pound-Force/hour
1 hp (metric) = 1952914.2415617 ft*lbf/h
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to ft*lbf/h:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 1952914.2415617 ft*lbf/h = 29293713.6234255 ft*lbf/h
Horsepower (Metric) to Foot Pound-Force/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | foot pound-force/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 1952914.24156 ft*lbf/h |
| 2 hp (metric) | 3905828.48312 ft*lbf/h |
| 3 hp (metric) | 5858742.72469 ft*lbf/h |
| 5 hp (metric) | 9764571.20781 ft*lbf/h |
| 10 hp (metric) | 19529142.4156 ft*lbf/h |
| 20 hp (metric) | 39058284.8312 ft*lbf/h |
| 50 hp (metric) | 97645712.0781 ft*lbf/h |
| 100 hp (metric) | 195291424.156 ft*lbf/h |
| 500 hp (metric) | 976457120.781 ft*lbf/h |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 1952914241.56 ft*lbf/h |
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in foot pound-force/hour?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 1952914.24156 foot pound-force/hour (ft*lbf/h).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 1952914.24156. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 1952914.24156 = 48822856.039 ft*lbf/h.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in foot pound-force/hour?
10 hp (metric) = 19529142.4156 ft*lbf/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the foot pound-force/hour?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) = 1952914.24156 ft*lbf/h.