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Mechanical Horsepower to Foot-pound-force per Second Converter
Convert Mechanical Horsepower to Foot-pound-force per Second instantly — live results with exact conversion factors.
Answer
1 mechanical horsepower = 550 foot-pounds-force per second. To convert hp to ft·lbf/s, multiply by 550.
Quick Reference Table
| Mechanical Horsepower (hp) | Foot-pound-force per Second (ft·lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 550 |
| 2 | 1100 |
| 5 | 2750 |
| 10 | 5500 |
| 20 | 11000 |
| 50 | 27500 |
| 100 | 55000 |
| 250 | 137500 |
| 500 | 275000 |
| 1000 | 550000 |
Formula
Convert Mechanical Horsepower (hp) to Foot-pound-force per Second (ft·lbf/s) using the relationship:
ft·lbf/s = hp × 550
How to Convert
- Take the value in mechanical horsepower (hp).
- Multiply it by 550 (the conversion factor from hp to ft·lbf/s).
- The result is the equivalent value in foot-pounds-force per second (ft·lbf/s).
- Example: 1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s.
Reverse Conversion
Need it the other direction? Foot-pound-force per Second to Mechanical Horsepower conversion.
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FAQ
▸ How many foot-pounds-force per second are in 1 mechanical horsepower?
1 Mechanical Horsepower equals 550 foot-pounds-force per second. Multiply by 550 to convert hp to ft·lbf/s.
▸ What is the formula to convert mechanical horsepower to foot-pound-force per second?
Multiply the value in mechanical horsepower by 550 to get foot-pounds-force per second. Formula: ft·lbf/s = hp × 550.
▸ How do I convert mechanical horsepower to foot-pounds-force per second easily?
Enter your value in the converter at the top of this page — the foot-pounds-force per second result updates live as you type. You can also multiply by 550 directly.