Horsepower to Foot-Pound per Second (hp to ft·lb/s)
Convert hp to ft·lb/s — Power converter
Also written as hp to ft-lb/s.
One horsepower equals 549.999262 ft·lb/s, so to convert horsepower to foot-pounds per second you multiply the value by 549.999262. A horsepower is larger than a foot-pound per second — going the other way, 1 ft·lb/s = 0.0018181843 hp. For example, 10 hp = 5499.99 ft·lb/s and 50 hp = 27499.96 ft·lb/s.
1 hp = 549.999262 ft·lb/s
Horsepower to Foot-Pound per Second formula
1 Horsepower = 549.999262 ft·lb/s
Worked examples
- 25 hp = 13749.98 ft·lb/s
- 100 hp = 54999.93 ft·lb/s
Horsepower to Foot-Pound per Second conversion table
| Horsepower (hp) | Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 549.999262 |
| 2 | 1100 |
| 3 | 1650 |
| 5 | 2750 |
| 8 | 4399.99 |
| 10 | 5499.99 |
| 12 | 6599.99 |
| 15 | 8249.99 |
| 20 | 10999.99 |
| 25 | 13749.98 |
| 50 | 27499.96 |
| 100 | 54999.93 |
| 250 | 137499.82 |
| 500 | 274999.63 |
| 1000 | 549999.26 |
Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds per second are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 549.999262 foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s).
How many horsepower are in one foot-pound per second?
One foot-pound per second equals 0.0018181843 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert horsepower to foot-pounds per second?
1 Horsepower = 549.999262 ft·lb/s. Use the calculator above for any value.
What is 5 hp in ft·lb/s?
5 hp = 2750 ft·lb/s.
What is 100 hp in ft·lb/s?
100 hp = 54999.93 ft·lb/s.
What is 10 hp in ft·lb/s?
10 hp = 5499.99 ft·lb/s.
What is 20 hp in ft·lb/s?
20 hp = 10999.99 ft·lb/s.
Is a horsepower bigger than a foot-pound per second?
Yes. A horsepower is larger — one horsepower equals 549.999262 foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s).