Convert horsepower to pound-foot/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h], or Convert pound-foot/hour to horsepower.
1 hp = 1980000.84967 lbf*ft/h. To convert horsepower to pound-foot/hour, multiply the value by 1980000.84967; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/h = 5.0505028832e-07 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 = 1980000.84967 lbf*ft/h
- 1 lbf*ft/h = 5.0505028832e-07 hp
- 10 hp = 19800008.4967 lbf*ft/h
- 100 hp = 198000084.967 lbf*ft/h
How to Convert Horsepower to Pound-Foot/hour
1 hp = 1980000.84967181 lbf*ft/h
Example: convert 15 hp to lbf*ft/h:
15 hp = 15 × 1980000.84967181 lbf*ft/h = 29700012.7450772 lbf*ft/h
Horsepower to Pound-Foot/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower | pound-foot/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 1980000.84967 lbf*ft/h |
| 2 hp | 3960001.69934 lbf*ft/h |
| 3 hp | 5940002.54902 lbf*ft/h |
| 5 hp | 9900004.24836 lbf*ft/h |
| 10 hp | 19800008.4967 lbf*ft/h |
| 20 hp | 39600016.9934 lbf*ft/h |
| 50 hp | 99000042.4836 lbf*ft/h |
| 100 hp | 198000084.967 lbf*ft/h |
| 500 hp | 990000424.836 lbf*ft/h |
| 1000 hp | 1980000849.67 lbf*ft/h |
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.
Pound-Foot/hour
Pound-foot per hour (lbf·ft/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds per hour, commonly used in engineering to measure power output or consumption.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per hour originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify power in mechanical and engineering contexts. Its usage has declined with the adoption of SI units but remains relevant in certain industries.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per hour is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for measuring power in systems where imperial units are standard. It is also used in historical data and legacy systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower in pound-foot/hour?
1 horsepower (hp) = 1980000.84967 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h).
How do you convert horsepower to pound-foot/hour?
Multiply the horsepower value by 1980000.84967. For example, 25 hp × 1980000.84967 = 49500021.2418 lbf*ft/h.
What is 10 horsepower in pound-foot/hour?
10 hp = 19800008.4967 lbf*ft/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the pound-foot/hour?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 hp = 1980000.84967 lbf*ft/h.