Convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h], or Convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 1980911.59165 ft*lbf/h. To convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/hour, multiply the value by 1980911.59165; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/h = 5.04818086893e-07 hp (water)). 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 (water) = 1980911.59165 ft*lbf/h
- 1 ft*lbf/h = 5.04818086893e-07 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 19809115.9165 ft*lbf/h
- 100 hp (water) = 198091159.165 ft*lbf/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/hour
1 hp (water) = 1980911.59164773 ft*lbf/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to ft*lbf/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 1980911.59164773 ft*lbf/h = 29713673.8747159 ft*lbf/h
Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | foot pound-force/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 1980911.59165 ft*lbf/h |
| 2 hp (water) | 3961823.1833 ft*lbf/h |
| 3 hp (water) | 5942734.77494 ft*lbf/h |
| 5 hp (water) | 9904557.95824 ft*lbf/h |
| 10 hp (water) | 19809115.9165 ft*lbf/h |
| 20 hp (water) | 39618231.833 ft*lbf/h |
| 50 hp (water) | 99045579.5824 ft*lbf/h |
| 100 hp (water) | 198091159.165 ft*lbf/h |
| 500 hp (water) | 990455795.824 ft*lbf/h |
| 1000 hp (water) | 1980911591.65 ft*lbf/h |
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Foot Pound-Force/hour
Foot pound-force per hour (ft*lbf/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over the period of one hour.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force is an imperial unit of work or energy, and its use in power measurements like ft*lbf/h has been common in engineering fields in the United States. It has been used historically in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, ft*lbf/h is primarily used in specific engineering applications, such as in the measurement of small power outputs in mechanical systems, though it is largely replaced by SI units like watts in most scientific and international contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in foot pound-force/hour?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 1980911.59165 foot pound-force/hour (ft*lbf/h).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 1980911.59165. For example, 25 hp (water) × 1980911.59165 = 49522789.7912 ft*lbf/h.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in foot pound-force/hour?
10 hp (water) = 19809115.9165 ft*lbf/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the foot pound-force/hour?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 1980911.59165 ft*lbf/h.