Convert foot pound-force/second to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to foot pound-force/second.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00181818150730857 hp
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to hp:
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.00181818150730857 hp = 0.0272727226096285 hp
Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower Conversion Table
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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.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.