Foot-Pound per Second to Horsepower Converter

Convert foot-pound per second to horsepower easily

Foot-Pound per Second to Horsepower Conversion
Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lb/s) Imperial Mechanical
Horsepower (hp) Imperial Mechanical
Common Power Values
Power Equivalents
1 Horsepower (hp) = 745.7 Watts
1 Kilowatt (kW) = 1.341 Horsepower
1 BTU per hour = 0.293 Watts
1 Ton of Refrigeration = 3.517 kW
Conversion Result
1 ft·lb/s = 0.001818 hp
1 ft·lb/s = 0.0018181818167189 hp
Exact Value
0.0018181818167189
Rounded
0
Imperial to Imperial Conversion
Unit Comparison
From Unit
Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lb/s)
System: Imperial
Category: Mechanical
To Unit
Horsepower (hp)
System: Imperial
Category: Mechanical
Quick Reference
1 ft·lb/s = In Other Units
1.355818 W
0.001356 kW
0.000001 MW
0.000000 GW
0.001818 hp
0.001843 PS
4.626243 BTU/h
0.077104 BTU/min
0.001285 BTU/s
0.323832 cal/s
1,165.793592 cal/h
0.000386 TR
60.000000 ft·lb/min

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Foot-Pound per Second to Horsepower Converter | Power Converter

Convert 1 ft lb per second to horsepower. 1 ft lb per second = 0.0018 horsepower. Easy power conversion calculator for ft-lb-per-second to hp. Accurate results for mechanical, thermal, and electrical power conversion.

Foot-Pound per Second to Horsepower Conversion

Convert foot-pound per second to horsepower easily with our accurate power conversion calculator. Whether you're working on Mechanical applications or need to understand power measurements in different units, our tool provides instant results.

Conversion Formula

1 ft·lb/s = 0.0018181818167189 hp

To convert foot-pound per second to horsepower, multiply the foot-pound per second value by 0.0018181818167189.

Common Foot-Pound per Second to Horsepower Conversions

Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lb/s) = Horsepower (hp)
1 0.0018
5 0.0091
10 0.0182
25 0.0455
50 0.0909
100 0.1818
250 0.4545
500 0.9091
1000 1.8182
1500 2.7273
2000 3.6364

Understanding Foot-Pound per Second and Horsepower

Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lb/s)

The foot-pound per second is a unit of power in the Imperial system, used for mechanical measurements.

• 1 ft·lb/s = 1.355817948 watts

• Foot-pound per second

• Direct mechanical power measurement

• Used for torque and power calculations

Horsepower (hp)

The horsepower is a unit of power in the Imperial system, used for mechanical measurements.

• Traditional unit for automotive engines

• Used in boat and motorcycle specifications

• Common for agricultural and construction equipment

• Still widely used in United States and United Kingdom

Practical Examples

Everyday Use
  • • A small appliance might use 0.18181818167189 hp
  • • A typical household device: 0.90909090835944 hp
  • • An industrial machine: 9.0909090835944 hp
  • • A large power system: 181.81818167189 hp
Industrial & Professional Use
  • • Engineering calculations and designs
  • • Equipment specification sheets
  • • International standards compliance
  • • Technical documentation preparation
  • • Cross-border project planning

Conversion Tips

Quick Mental Calculation

For approximate conversions, remember these quick multipliers:

  • For approximate conversion: Multiply by 0
  • 10 ft·lb/s ≈ 0 hp
  • 100 ft·lb/s ≈ 0.2 hp
For Precise Calculations

Always use our converter tool or the exact conversion factor:

1 ft·lb/s = 0.0018181818167189 hp

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