Convert foot pound-force/second to horsepower (water)
Enter a value below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)]. Reverse conversion: Convert horsepower (water) to foot pound-force/second.
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00181734558196 hp (water). To convert foot pound-force/second to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.00181734558196; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 550.253077856 ft*lbf/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower (Water): Quick Reference
- 1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00181734558196 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 550.253077856 ft*lbf/s
- 10 ft*lbf/s = 0.0181734558196 hp (water)
- 100 ft*lbf/s = 0.181734558196 hp (water)
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00181734558195707 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to hp (water):
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.00181734558195707 hp (water) = 0.0272601837293561 hp (water)
Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| foot pound-force/second | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft*lbf/s | 0.00181734558196 hp (water) |
| 2 ft*lbf/s | 0.00363469116391 hp (water) |
| 3 ft*lbf/s | 0.00545203674587 hp (water) |
| 5 ft*lbf/s | 0.00908672790979 hp (water) |
| 10 ft*lbf/s | 0.0181734558196 hp (water) |
| 20 ft*lbf/s | 0.0363469116391 hp (water) |
| 50 ft*lbf/s | 0.0908672790979 hp (water) |
| 100 ft*lbf/s | 0.181734558196 hp (water) |
| 500 ft*lbf/s | 0.908672790979 hp (water) |
| 1000 ft*lbf/s | 1.81734558196 hp (water) |
Foot Pound-Force/second: Definition and Use
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 (Water): Definition and Use
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower (Water): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot pound-force/second in horsepower (water)?
1 foot pound-force/second (ft*lbf/s) = 0.00181734558196 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert foot pound-force/second to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the foot pound-force/second value by 0.00181734558196. For example, 25 ft*lbf/s × 0.00181734558196 = 0.0454336395489 hp (water).
What is 10 foot pound-force/second in horsepower (water)?
10 ft*lbf/s = 0.0181734558196 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the foot pound-force/second or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 ft*lbf/s equals only 0.00181734558196 hp (water).