Convert foot pound-force per second to horsepower [metric] - Conversion of Measurement Units

Convert foot pound-force/second to horsepower [metric]

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How many foot pound-force per second in 1 horsepower [metric]? The answer is 542.47605817861. We assume you are converting between foot pound-force/second and horsepower [metric]. You can view more details on each measurement unit: foot pound-force per second or horsepower [metric] The SI derived unit for power is the watt. 1 watt is equal to 0.73756217556945 foot pound-force per second, or 0.0013596216173039 horsepower [metric]. Note that rounding errors may occur, so always check the results. Use this page to learn how to convert between foot pound-forces/second and horsepower. Type in your own numbers in the form to convert the units!

Quick conversion chart of foot pound-force per second to horsepower [metric]

1 foot pound-force per second to horsepower [metric] = 0.00184 horsepower [metric]

10 foot pound-force per second to horsepower [metric] = 0.01843 horsepower [metric]

50 foot pound-force per second to horsepower [metric] = 0.09217 horsepower [metric]

100 foot pound-force per second to horsepower [metric] = 0.18434 horsepower [metric]

200 foot pound-force per second to horsepower [metric] = 0.36868 horsepower [metric]

500 foot pound-force per second to horsepower [metric] = 0.9217 horsepower [metric]

1000 foot pound-force per second to horsepower [metric] = 1.8434 horsepower [metric]

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You can do the reverse unit conversion from horsepower [metric] to foot pound-force per second, or enter any two units below:

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Definition: Horsepower

Metric horsepower began in Germany in the 19th century and became popular across Europe and Asia. The various units used to indicate this definition ("PS", "CV", "pk", and "ch") all translate to "horse power" in English. Metric horsepower, as a rule, is defined as 0.73549875 kW, or roughly 98.6% of mechanical horsepower.

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