What is electric horsepower?

Electric horsepower is a power unit used to rate electric motors and drives, defined exactly as 746 watts, representing the power output of an electric machine.

What does foot pound-force per second measure?

Foot pound-force per second is an imperial unit of power equal to the power resulting from applying one pound-force over a one-foot displacement each second.

Why convert from electric horsepower to foot pound-force per second?

Converting helps translate electric motor power ratings into mechanical power expressed in imperial units, useful for equipment specification and performance comparisons.

How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Foot Pound-Force/Second

Learn how to convert electric horsepower values into foot pound-force per second, an imperial unit of mechanical power. Understand conversion formulas, use cases, and tips for accurate unit translation.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power ratings from electric horsepower units, commonly used for electric motors, into foot pound-force per second, an imperial unit expressing mechanical power.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in horsepower (electric).
Choose horsepower (electric) as the input unit and foot pound-force/second as the output unit.
Click convert to get the equivalent mechanical power value in foot pound-force per second.

Key Features

Converts electric horsepower, defined as exactly 746 watts.
Outputs foot pound-force per second, an imperial measure of power.
Supports translating motor specifications between SI and imperial units.
Browser-based and simple to use with instant conversion results.

Examples

2 horsepower (electric) equals 1100.4427267232 foot pound-force/second.
0.5 horsepower (electric) equals 275.1106816808 foot pound-force/second.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting electric motor power output on equipment nameplates.
Sizing motor controllers and electrical supply for industrial machinery.
Converting between electric horsepower and mechanical power for specification comparisons in engineering.
Expressing small mechanical power output for hand tools or small engines in imperial units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify that the horsepower value refers to electric horsepower, as it differs from mechanical horsepower.
Use this conversion when comparing electric motor ratings to mechanical power outputs.
Consider unit appropriateness for your documentation, as foot pound-force per second is less common.
Confirm the consistency of measurement systems in your calculations to avoid confusion.

Limitations

The conversion is valid only for electric horsepower defined as exactly 746 watts.
Do not confuse electric horsepower with mechanical horsepower due to differing definitions.
Foot pound-force per second is infrequently used, so ensure the unit fits your communication or specification needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is electric horsepower?: Electric horsepower is a power unit used to rate electric motors and drives, defined exactly as 746 watts, representing the power output of an electric machine.
What does foot pound-force per second measure?: Foot pound-force per second is an imperial unit of power equal to the power resulting from applying one pound-force over a one-foot displacement each second.
Why convert from electric horsepower to foot pound-force per second?: Converting helps translate electric motor power ratings into mechanical power expressed in imperial units, useful for equipment specification and performance comparisons.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (electric): A unit of power rating electric motors, defined exactly as 746 watts.
Foot pound-force per second: An imperial unit of power equal to one pound-force moved over one foot in one second.
Conversion rate: The factor used to translate horsepower (electric) to foot pound-force per second, specifically 1 HP (electric) = 550.2213633616 ft·lbf/s.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact value of one electric horsepower in watts?

750 watts

746 watts

700 watts

What does foot pound-force per second represent?

Power equal to one pound-force over one foot per second

Energy used in one second

Force multiplied by time

Why should you be cautious when converting units here?

Because electric horsepower differs from mechanical horsepower

Because foot pound-force per second is the same as watts

Because conversions are approximate

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