Foot-Pound/Second to Horsepower Converter
1 ft·lbf/s = 0.001818 hp
Foot-Pound/Second to Horsepower Table
| Foot-Pound/Second (ft·lbf/s) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0000181818 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001818184 |
| 1 | 0.001818 |
| 2 | 0.003636 |
| 5 | 0.009091 |
| 10 | 0.018182 |
| 20 | 0.036364 |
| 50 | 0.090909 |
| 100 | 0.181818 |
| 500 | 0.909092 |
| 1000 | 1.8182 |
How to Convert Foot-Pound/Second to Horsepower
To convert Foot-Pound/Second (ft·lbf/s) to Horsepower (hp), use the formula: 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.001818 hp.
For example, to convert 5 ft·lbf/s to hp: 5 ft·lbf/s = 0.009091 hp. Similarly, 10 ft·lbf/s = 0.018182 hp, 25 ft·lbf/s = 0.045455 hp, and 100 ft·lbf/s = 0.181818 hp.
To convert in the other direction, 1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s. Simply enter your value in either field above for instant bi-directional conversion.
What is a Foot-Pound/Second?
Foot-pounds per second (ft·lbf/s) is an imperial power unit. Used in engineering calculations involving torque and rotational speed.
What is a Horsepower?
A horsepower (hp) is about 745.7 watts — originally defined by James Watt. Horsepower is the standard unit for engine power in the US and UK.
Common Foot-Pound/Second to Horsepower Conversions
Here are some frequently looked-up conversions between Foot-Pound/Second and Horsepower:
- 1 ft·lbf/s = 0.001818 hp
- 5 ft·lbf/s = 0.009091 hp
- 10 ft·lbf/s = 0.018182 hp
- 25 ft·lbf/s = 0.045455 hp
- 100 ft·lbf/s = 0.181818 hp