Horsepower to Foot-Pound Force per Second Converter

Quick Answer

1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s

Formula: Foot-Pound Force per Second = Horsepower x 550

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To (Foot-Pound Force per Second)
550ft·lbf/s

Quick values

Horsepower to Foot-Pound Force per Second Conversion Table

Horsepower (hp)Foot-Pound Force per Second (ft·lbf/s)
1550
21100
31650
42200
52750
63300
73850
84400
94950
105500

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert Horsepower to Foot-Pound Force per Second?
Use the formula Foot-Pound Force per Second = Horsepower x 550. For example: 1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s. Our calculator handles this automatically.
How many Foot-Pound Force per Seconds in a Horsepower?
1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s.
Why would I need to convert Horsepower to Foot-Pound Force per Second?
Converting Horsepower to Foot-Pound Force per Second is useful for scientific calculations, engineering projects, international trade, and everyday measurements where different unit systems are used.

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Reference factors

550

ft·lbf/s per hp

0.00181818

hp per ft·lbf/s

Contents

Formula audit

Foot-Pound Force per Second = Horsepower x 550

1 hp = 550 ft·lbf/s

Results use the shared conversion engine and retain the full conversion rule before display formatting.

Unit reference

CategoryPower
Input unitHorsepower (hp)
Output unitFoot-Pound Force per Second (ft·lbf/s)