Convert pound-foot/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/hour [lbf*ft/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to pound-foot/hour.
1 lbf*ft/h = 5.0505028832e-07 hp. To convert pound-foot/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 5.0505028832e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 1980000.84967 lbf*ft/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 lbf*ft/h = 5.0505028832e-07 hp
- 1 hp = 1980000.84967 lbf*ft/h
- 10 lbf*ft/h = 5.0505028832e-06 hp
- 100 lbf*ft/h = 5.0505028832e-05 hp
How to Convert Pound-Foot/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 lbf*ft/h = 5.050502883197e-07 hp
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/h to hp:
15 lbf*ft/h = 15 × 5.050502883197e-07 hp = 7.57575432479549e-06 hp
Pound-Foot/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| pound-foot/hour | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 lbf*ft/h | 5.0505028832e-07 hp |
| 2 lbf*ft/h | 1.01010057664e-06 hp |
| 3 lbf*ft/h | 1.51515086496e-06 hp |
| 5 lbf*ft/h | 2.5252514416e-06 hp |
| 10 lbf*ft/h | 5.0505028832e-06 hp |
| 20 lbf*ft/h | 1.01010057664e-05 hp |
| 50 lbf*ft/h | 2.5252514416e-05 hp |
| 100 lbf*ft/h | 5.0505028832e-05 hp |
| 500 lbf*ft/h | 0.00025252514416 hp |
| 1000 lbf*ft/h | 0.00050505028832 hp |
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.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 pound-foot/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 pound-foot/hour (lbf*ft/h) = 5.0505028832e-07 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert pound-foot/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
Multiply the pound-foot/hour value by 5.0505028832e-07. For example, 25 lbf*ft/h × 5.0505028832e-07 = 1.2626257208e-05 hp.
What is 10 pound-foot/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 lbf*ft/h = 5.0505028832e-06 hp.
Which unit is larger, the pound-foot/hour or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 lbf*ft/h equals only 5.0505028832e-07 hp.