Convert horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s], or Convert foot pound-force/second to horsepower (metric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Foot Pound-Force/second
1 hp (metric) = 542.476038173119 ft*lbf/s
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to ft*lbf/s:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 542.476038173119 ft*lbf/s = 8137.14057259679 ft*lbf/s
Horsepower (Metric) to Foot Pound-Force/second Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.