Convert pound-foot/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert pound-foot/second [lbf*ft/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to pound-foot/second.
How to Convert Pound-Foot/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 lbf*ft/s = 0.00181745033512064 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 lbf*ft/s to hp (electric):
15 lbf*ft/s = 15 × 0.00181745033512064 hp (electric) = 0.0272617550268097 hp (electric)
Pound-Foot/second to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Pound-Foot/second
A pound-foot per second (lbf·ft/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, equivalent to one pound-force acting through a distance of one foot per second.
History/Origin
The pound-foot per second has been used primarily in engineering contexts within the Imperial system to quantify power, especially in mechanical and automotive applications, though it is less common than other units like horsepower.
Current Use
Today, the pound-foot per second is rarely used; it is mainly referenced in historical data or specific engineering calculations involving Imperial units, with the more standard unit of power being the horsepower or the watt in SI units.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.