Foot-pound per second to Horsepower
Convert Foot-pound per second to Horsepower instantly. Free online engineering unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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Formula
hp = ft-lb/s × 0.00181818
ft-lb/s = hp × 550
Conversion table
| 1 ft-lb/s | 0.00181818 hp |
| 5 ft-lb/s | 0.00909091 hp |
| 10 ft-lb/s | 0.0181818 hp |
| 20 ft-lb/s | 0.0363636 hp |
| 50 ft-lb/s | 0.0909091 hp |
| 100 ft-lb/s | 0.181818 hp |
| 500 ft-lb/s | 0.909091 hp |
| 1000 ft-lb/s | 1.81818 hp |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s). Mechanical power rate.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the Horsepower (hp). Mechanical horsepower.
How do I convert Foot-pound per second to Horsepower?
Multiply the Foot-pound per second value by 0.00181818. For example, 10 ft-lb/s × 0.00181818 = 0.0181818 hp.
Is the Foot-pound per second to Horsepower conversion exact?
Yes. Both units belong to the same engineering measurement family (power), so the ratio between them is a fixed, defined value rather than a measured approximation.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used whenever a value expressed in Foot-pound per second needs to be compared with, or reported in, Horsepower, such as in engineering, scientific, or industrial calculations.
Can I convert Horsepower back to Foot-pound per second?
Yes. Multiply the Horsepower value by 550 to get Foot-pound per second.
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About this conversion
This page converts Foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) to Horsepower (hp) within the engineering converter.
Mechanical power rate. Mechanical horsepower.
The formula is hp = ft-lb/s × 0.00181818, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the power base unit.
The conversion is exact, since it relies on a fixed numerical ratio between the two units rather than a measured or approximate value.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common Foot-pound per second values already converted to Horsepower.