Convert horsepower to pound-foot/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to pound-foot/minute [lbf*ft/min], or Convert pound-foot/minute to horsepower.
1 hp = 33000.0141612 lbf*ft/min. To convert horsepower to pound-foot/minute, multiply the value by 33000.0141612; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/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 lbf*ft/min
- 1 lbf*ft/min = 3.03030172992e-05 hp
- 10 hp = 330000.141612 lbf*ft/min
- 100 hp = 3300001.41612 lbf*ft/min
How to Convert Horsepower to Pound-Foot/minute
1 hp = 33000.0141611969 lbf*ft/min
Example: convert 15 hp to lbf*ft/min:
15 hp = 15 × 33000.0141611969 lbf*ft/min = 495000.212417954 lbf*ft/min
Horsepower to Pound-Foot/minute Conversion Table
| horsepower | pound-foot/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 33000.0141612 lbf*ft/min |
| 2 hp | 66000.0283224 lbf*ft/min |
| 3 hp | 99000.0424836 lbf*ft/min |
| 5 hp | 165000.070806 lbf*ft/min |
| 10 hp | 330000.141612 lbf*ft/min |
| 20 hp | 660000.283224 lbf*ft/min |
| 50 hp | 1650000.70806 lbf*ft/min |
| 100 hp | 3300001.41612 lbf*ft/min |
| 500 hp | 16500007.0806 lbf*ft/min |
| 1000 hp | 33000014.1612 lbf*ft/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.
Pound-Foot/minute
Pound-foot per minute (lbf·ft/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, specifically the amount of work in pound-feet performed per minute.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per minute has been used historically in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in systems where imperial units are prevalent. It is derived from the foot-pound unit of work, divided by time in minutes, aligning with traditional British engineering practices.
Current Use
Today, pound-foot per minute is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as mechanical and automotive industries, to measure torque-related power outputs, though it is less common than SI units like watts or horsepower.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower in pound-foot/minute?
1 horsepower (hp) = 33000.0141612 pound-foot/minute (lbf*ft/min).
How do you convert horsepower to pound-foot/minute?
Multiply the horsepower value by 33000.0141612. For example, 25 hp × 33000.0141612 = 825000.35403 lbf*ft/min.
What is 10 horsepower in pound-foot/minute?
10 hp = 330000.141612 lbf*ft/min.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the pound-foot/minute?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 hp = 33000.0141612 lbf*ft/min.