Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Enter a value below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp]. Reverse conversion: Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to foot pound-force/minute.
1 ft*lbf/min = 3.03030172992e-05 hp. To convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 3.03030172992e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 33000.0141612 ft*lbf/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s): Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf/min = 3.03030172992e-05 hp
- 1 hp = 33000.0141612 ft*lbf/min
- 10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000303030172992 hp
- 100 ft*lbf/min = 0.00303030172992 hp
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 ft*lbf/min = 3.0303017299182e-05 hp
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to hp:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 3.0303017299182e-05 hp = 0.00045454525948773 hp
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/minute | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/min | 3.03030172992e-05 hp |
| 2 ft*lbf/min | 6.06060345984e-05 hp |
| 3 ft*lbf/min | 9.09090518975e-05 hp |
| 5 ft*lbf/min | 0.000151515086496 hp |
| 10 ft*lbf/min | 0.000303030172992 hp |
| 20 ft*lbf/min | 0.000606060345984 hp |
| 50 ft*lbf/min | 0.00151515086496 hp |
| 100 ft*lbf/min | 0.00303030172992 hp |
| 500 ft*lbf/min | 0.0151515086496 hp |
| 1000 ft*lbf/min | 0.0303030172992 hp |
Foot Pound-Force/minute: Definition and Use
The foot pound-force per minute (ft*lbf/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over one minute.
History/Origin
This unit has been used primarily in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in the United States, where imperial units are common. It originated from the foot-pound-force as a measure of work, combined with time to express power.
Current Use
The foot pound-force per minute is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, for measuring power in mechanical systems, motors, and torque-related applications where imperial units are standard.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s): Definition and Use
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/minute in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 foot pound-force/minute (ft*lbf/min) = 3.03030172992e-05 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
Multiply the foot pound-force/minute value by 3.03030172992e-05. For example, 25 ft*lbf/min × 3.03030172992e-05 = 0.00075757543248 hp.
What is 10 foot pound-force/minute in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 ft*lbf/min = 0.000303030172992 hp.
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/minute or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/min equals only 3.03030172992e-05 hp.