Horsepower (mech) to Foot-pounds/second Converter
Convert hp to ft·lb/s instantly — and see every other power unit at once.
1 hp=549.9992 ft·lb/s
1 hp in every unit
Watts
745.6999W
Kilowatts
0.7457kW
Megawatts
7.4570e-4MW
Gigawatts
7.4570e-7GW
Horsepower (mech)from
1hp
Horsepower (elec)
0.999598hp(e)
BTU/hour
2,544.43BTU/h
Calories/second
178.2265cal/s
Foot-pounds/second
549.9992ft·lb/s
Common Horsepower (mech) to Foot-pounds/second conversions
| Horsepower (mech) (hp) | Foot-pounds/second (ft·lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 549.99917 ft·lb/s |
| 2 hp | 1099.99833 ft·lb/s |
| 5 hp | 2749.99583 ft·lb/s |
| 10 hp | 5499.99167 ft·lb/s |
| 25 hp | 13749.97916 ft·lb/s |
| 50 hp | 27499.95833 ft·lb/s |
| 100 hp | 54999.91666 ft·lb/s |
| 250 hp | 137499.79164 ft·lb/s |
| 500 hp | 274999.58328 ft·lb/s |
| 1000 hp | 549999.16656 ft·lb/s |
The formula
Horsepower (mech) (hp) — a unit of power.
Foot-pounds/second (ft·lb/s) — a unit of power.
Worked examples
1 hp→549.99917 ft·lb/s
Apply Horsepower (mech) × 549.999 with input = 1. Result: 549.99917 ft·lb/s.
5 hp→2749.99583 ft·lb/s
Apply Horsepower (mech) × 549.999 with input = 5. Result: 2749.99583 ft·lb/s.
10 hp→5499.99167 ft·lb/s
Apply Horsepower (mech) × 549.999 with input = 10. Result: 5499.99167 ft·lb/s.
FAQ
How do I convert Horsepower (mech) to Foot-pounds/second?
Use the formula: ft·lb/s = Horsepower (mech) × 549.999. You can also use the converter above — type any value and the result updates instantly.
Where are Horsepower (mech) used?
Horsepower (mech) (hp) — a unit of power.
Where are Foot-pounds/second used?
Foot-pounds/second (ft·lb/s) — a unit of power.