Convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min], or Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 33015.1931941 ft*lbf/min. To convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/minute, multiply the value by 33015.1931941; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft*lbf/min = 3.02890852136e-05 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) = 33015.1931941 ft*lbf/min
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 3.02890852136e-05 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 330151.931941 ft*lbf/min
- 100 hp (water) = 3301519.31941 ft*lbf/min
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/minute
1 hp (water) = 33015.1931941288 ft*lbf/min
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to ft*lbf/min:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 33015.1931941288 ft*lbf/min = 495227.897911932 ft*lbf/min
Horsepower (Water) to Foot Pound-Force/minute Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | foot pound-force/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 33015.1931941 ft*lbf/min |
| 2 hp (water) | 66030.3863883 ft*lbf/min |
| 3 hp (water) | 99045.5795824 ft*lbf/min |
| 5 hp (water) | 165075.965971 ft*lbf/min |
| 10 hp (water) | 330151.931941 ft*lbf/min |
| 20 hp (water) | 660303.863883 ft*lbf/min |
| 50 hp (water) | 1650759.65971 ft*lbf/min |
| 100 hp (water) | 3301519.31941 ft*lbf/min |
| 500 hp (water) | 16507596.5971 ft*lbf/min |
| 1000 hp (water) | 33015193.1941 ft*lbf/min |
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/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 (water) in foot pound-force/minute?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 33015.1931941 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/minute?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 33015.1931941. For example, 25 hp (water) × 33015.1931941 = 825379.829853 ft*lbf/min.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in foot pound-force/minute?
10 hp (water) = 330151.931941 ft*lbf/min.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the foot pound-force/minute?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 33015.1931941 ft*lbf/min.