Foot-Pound per Second to Horsepower (ft·lb/s to hp)
Convert ft·lb/s to hp — Power converter
Also written as ft-lb/s to hp.
One foot-pound per second equals 0.0018181843 hp, so to convert foot-pounds per second to horsepower you multiply the value by 0.0018181843. A foot-pound per second is smaller than a horsepower — going the other way, 1 hp = 549.999262 ft·lb/s. For example, 10 ft·lb/s = 0.01818184 hp and 50 ft·lb/s = 0.09090921 hp.
1 ft·lb/s = 0.0018181843 hp
Foot-Pound per Second to Horsepower formula
1 Foot-Pound per Second = 0.0018181843 hp
Worked examples
- 25 ft·lb/s = 0.04545461 hp
- 100 ft·lb/s = 0.18181843 hp
Foot-Pound per Second to Horsepower conversion table
| Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lb/s) | Horsepower (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0018181843 |
| 2 | 0.0036363685 |
| 3 | 0.0054545528 |
| 5 | 0.0090909213 |
| 8 | 0.01454547 |
| 10 | 0.01818184 |
| 12 | 0.02181821 |
| 15 | 0.02727276 |
| 20 | 0.03636369 |
| 25 | 0.04545461 |
| 50 | 0.09090921 |
| 100 | 0.18181843 |
| 250 | 0.45454606 |
| 500 | 0.90909213 |
| 1000 | 1.818184 |
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one foot-pound per second?
One foot-pound per second equals 0.0018181843 horsepower (hp).
How many foot-pounds per second are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 549.999262 foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s).
How do you convert foot-pounds per second to horsepower?
1 Foot-Pound per Second = 0.0018181843 hp. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 ft·lb/s in hp?
5 ft·lb/s = 0.0090909213 hp.
What is 100 ft·lb/s in hp?
100 ft·lb/s = 0.18181843 hp.
What is 10 ft·lb/s in hp?
10 ft·lb/s = 0.01818184 hp.
What is 20 ft·lb/s in hp?
20 ft·lb/s = 0.03636369 hp.
Is a foot-pound per second bigger than a horsepower?
No. A foot-pound per second is smaller — one foot-pound per second equals 0.0018181843 horsepower, while one horsepower equals 549.999262 foot-pounds per second.