Convert Foot-Pounds per Second to Horsepower

1 Foot-Pounds per Second = 0.001818 Horsepower
ft·lb/s
0.001818
hp
Formula: hp = ft·lb/s × 0.001818
Foot-Pounds per Second (ft·lb/s)Horsepower (hp)
10.001818
100.018182
500.090909
1000.181818
5000.909092
7461.356365
10001.818184
50009.090921
1000018.181843
hp = ft·lb/s × 0.001818

Step-by-Step Examples

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert Foot-Pounds per Second to Horsepower?

Multiply the Foot-Pounds per Second value by 0.00181818. For example, 746 ft·lb/s ≈ 1.35637 hp.

What is the relationship between horsepower and watts?

1 mechanical horsepower = 745.7 watts. This was defined by James Watt to compare steam engines with draft horses. A typical car engine produces 150–300 hp (112–224 kW).

What is the formula for Foot-Pounds per Second to Horsepower?

hp = ft·lb/s × 0.00181818. Power is energy per unit time, and this factor relates the specific definitions of ft·lb/s and hp.