Convert horsepower to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower.
1 hp = 33000.0141612 ft*lbf/min. To convert horsepower to foot pound-force/minute, multiply the value by 33000.0141612; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/min = 3.03030172992e-05 hp). 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 = 33000.0141612 ft*lbf/min
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 3.03030172992e-05 hp
- 10 hp = 330000.141612 ft*lbf/min
- 100 hp = 3300001.41612 ft*lbf/min
How to Convert Horsepower to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 hp = 33000.0141611969 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 hp to ft*lbf/min:
15 hp = 15 × 33000.0141611969 ft*lbf/min = 495000.212417954 ft*lbf/min
Horsepower to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
| horsepower | foot pound-force/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 33000.0141612 ft*lbf/min |
| 2 hp | 66000.0283224 ft*lbf/min |
| 3 hp | 99000.0424836 ft*lbf/min |
| 5 hp | 165000.070806 ft*lbf/min |
| 10 hp | 330000.141612 ft*lbf/min |
| 20 hp | 660000.283224 ft*lbf/min |
| 50 hp | 1650000.70806 ft*lbf/min |
| 100 hp | 3300001.41612 ft*lbf/min |
| 500 hp | 16500007.0806 ft*lbf/min |
| 1000 hp | 33000014.1612 ft*lbf/min |
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.
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 in foot pound-force/minute?
1 horsepower (hp) = 33000.0141612 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min).
How do you convert horsepower to foot pound-force/minute?
Multiply the horsepower value by 33000.0141612. For example, 25 hp × 33000.0141612 = 825000.35403 ft*lbf/min.
What is 10 horsepower in foot pound-force/minute?
10 hp = 330000.141612 ft*lbf/min.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the foot pound-force/minute?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 hp = 33000.0141612 ft*lbf/min.