Foot-pounds/second to Horsepower (mech) Converter
Convert ft·lb/s to hp instantly — and see every other power unit at once.
1 ft·lb/s=0.001818 hp
1 ft·lb/s in every unit
Watts
1.3558W
Kilowatts
0.001356kW
Megawatts
1.3558e-6MW
Gigawatts
1.3558e-9GW
Horsepower (mech)
0.001818hp
Horsepower (elec)
0.001817hp(e)
BTU/hour
4.6262BTU/h
Calories/second
0.324049cal/s
Foot-pounds/secondfrom
1ft·lb/s
Common Foot-pounds/second to Horsepower (mech) conversions
| Foot-pounds/second (ft·lb/s) | Horsepower (mech) (hp) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lb/s | 0.00182 hp |
| 2 ft·lb/s | 0.00364 hp |
| 5 ft·lb/s | 0.00909 hp |
| 10 ft·lb/s | 0.01818 hp |
| 25 ft·lb/s | 0.04545 hp |
| 50 ft·lb/s | 0.09091 hp |
| 100 ft·lb/s | 0.18182 hp |
| 250 ft·lb/s | 0.45455 hp |
| 500 ft·lb/s | 0.90909 hp |
| 1000 ft·lb/s | 1.81818 hp |
The formula
Foot-pounds/second (ft·lb/s) — a unit of power.
Horsepower (mech) (hp) — a unit of power.
Worked examples
1 ft·lb/s→0.00182 hp
Apply Foot-pounds/second ÷ 549.999 with input = 1. Result: 0.00182 hp.
5 ft·lb/s→0.00909 hp
Apply Foot-pounds/second ÷ 549.999 with input = 5. Result: 0.00909 hp.
10 ft·lb/s→0.01818 hp
Apply Foot-pounds/second ÷ 549.999 with input = 10. Result: 0.01818 hp.
FAQ
How do I convert Foot-pounds/second to Horsepower (mech)?
Use the formula: hp = Foot-pounds/second ÷ 549.999. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Foot-pounds/second used?
Foot-pounds/second (ft·lb/s) — a unit of power.
Where are Horsepower (mech) used?
Horsepower (mech) (hp) — a unit of power.