Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to foot pound-force/minute.
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
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Foot Pound-Force/minute
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)
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.