Convert horsepower to pound-foot/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s], or Convert pound-foot/second to horsepower.
1 hp = 550.000094039 lbf*ft/s. To convert horsepower to pound-foot/second, multiply the value by 550.000094039; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00181818150731 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 = 550.000094039 lbf*ft/s
- 1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00181818150731 hp
- 10 hp = 5500.00094039 lbf*ft/s
- 100 hp = 55000.0094039 lbf*ft/s
How to Convert Horsepower to Pound-Foot/second
1 hp = 550.000094039174 lbf*ft/s
Example: convert 15 hp to lbf*ft/s:
15 hp = 15 × 550.000094039174 lbf*ft/s = 8250.00141058761 lbf*ft/s
Horsepower to Pound-Foot/second Conversion Table
| horsepower | pound-foot/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 550.000094039 lbf*ft/s |
| 2 hp | 1100.00018808 lbf*ft/s |
| 3 hp | 1650.00028212 lbf*ft/s |
| 5 hp | 2750.0004702 lbf*ft/s |
| 10 hp | 5500.00094039 lbf*ft/s |
| 20 hp | 11000.0018808 lbf*ft/s |
| 50 hp | 27500.004702 lbf*ft/s |
| 100 hp | 55000.0094039 lbf*ft/s |
| 500 hp | 275000.04702 lbf*ft/s |
| 1000 hp | 550000.094039 lbf*ft/s |
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/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower in pound-foot/second?
1 horsepower (hp) = 550.000094039 pound-foot/second (lbf*ft/s).
How do you convert horsepower to pound-foot/second?
Multiply the horsepower value by 550.000094039. For example, 25 hp × 550.000094039 = 13750.002351 lbf*ft/s.
What is 10 horsepower in pound-foot/second?
10 hp = 5500.00094039 lbf*ft/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the pound-foot/second?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 hp = 550.000094039 lbf*ft/s.