Convert horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 32548.5706927 ft*lbf/min. To convert horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/minute, multiply the value by 32548.5706927; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/min = 3.07233153014e-05 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) = 32548.5706927 ft*lbf/min
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 3.07233153014e-05 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 325485.706927 ft*lbf/min
- 100 hp (metric) = 3254857.06927 ft*lbf/min
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 hp (metric) = 32548.5706926949 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to ft*lbf/min:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 32548.5706926949 ft*lbf/min = 488228.560390424 ft*lbf/min
Horsepower (Metric) to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | foot pound-force/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 32548.5706927 ft*lbf/min |
| 2 hp (metric) | 65097.1413854 ft*lbf/min |
| 3 hp (metric) | 97645.7120781 ft*lbf/min |
| 5 hp (metric) | 162742.853463 ft*lbf/min |
| 10 hp (metric) | 325485.706927 ft*lbf/min |
| 20 hp (metric) | 650971.413854 ft*lbf/min |
| 50 hp (metric) | 1627428.53463 ft*lbf/min |
| 100 hp (metric) | 3254857.06927 ft*lbf/min |
| 500 hp (metric) | 16274285.3463 ft*lbf/min |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 32548570.6927 ft*lbf/min |
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/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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in foot pound-force/minute?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 32548.5706927 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/minute?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 32548.5706927. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 32548.5706927 = 813714.267317 ft*lbf/min.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in foot pound-force/minute?
10 hp (metric) = 325485.706927 ft*lbf/min.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the foot pound-force/minute?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) = 32548.5706927 ft*lbf/min.