What does electric horsepower represent?

Electric horsepower is a unit of power used for electric motors, defined exactly as 746 watts, representing the rate of energy conversion equivalent to one horsepower of mechanical work from an electric machine.

When should I use pound-foot per second units?

Pound-foot per second is used in Imperial engineering contexts to measure mechanical power from torque times rotational speed, especially in US customary units and when analyzing historical data.

Is this conversion valid for all horsepower types?

No, this conversion applies only to electric horsepower defined as 746 watts and is not applicable to other variations of horsepower.

How to Convert from Horsepower (electric) to Pound-foot/second?

Learn how to convert electric horsepower, a power unit commonly used for electric motors, to pound-foot per second, an Imperial measure of mechanical power.

Horsepower (electric)

Pound-foot/second

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms power values from electric horsepower, a unit defining electric motor output, into pound-foot per second, an Imperial unit measuring mechanical power transfer.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in electric horsepower.
Select horsepower (electric) as the input unit and pound-foot/second as the output unit.
Execute the conversion to view results expressed in pound-foot per second.

Key Features

Converts electric horsepower to pound-foot/second using exact defined values.
Supports understanding and comparison of motor power ratings across SI and Imperial units.
Ideal for engineers and technicians dealing with industrial equipment and motor specifications.

Examples

2 horsepower (electric) converts to approximately 1100.4427267 pound-foot/second.
0.5 horsepower (electric) converts to approximately 275.1106817 pound-foot/second.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting electric motor power ratings on nameplates and technical data sheets.
Sizing motor controllers and electrical supplies for industrial machinery.
Converting between SI watts and electrical horsepower to compare equipment specifications.
Calculating mechanical power from torque and speed in US customary engineering contexts.
Analyzing historical equipment data listed in Imperial power units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the unit definitions to ensure proper application of the conversion rate.
Use the conversion specifically for electric horsepower defined as exactly 746 watts.
Be cautious of rounding differences when documenting or calculating using pound-foot/second.
Cross-check converted values when referencing legacy or differing horsepower standards.

Limitations

The conversion is specific to electric horsepower as defined by exactly 746 watts and may not suit other horsepower types.
Unit system differences and rounding can affect precision; pound-foot/second is less commonly used and requires careful unit validation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does electric horsepower represent?: Electric horsepower is a unit of power used for electric motors, defined exactly as 746 watts, representing the rate of energy conversion equivalent to one horsepower of mechanical work from an electric machine.
When should I use pound-foot per second units?: Pound-foot per second is used in Imperial engineering contexts to measure mechanical power from torque times rotational speed, especially in US customary units and when analyzing historical data.
Is this conversion valid for all horsepower types?: No, this conversion applies only to electric horsepower defined as 746 watts and is not applicable to other variations of horsepower.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (electric): A power unit exactly equal to 746 watts used to rate electric motors.
Pound-foot/second: An Imperial unit of power measuring mechanical work rate of one pound-force foot per second.
Conversion Rate: The factor used to convert one unit to another, here 1 electric horsepower equals 550.2213633616 pound-foot/second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact watt equivalent of one electric horsepower?

745 watts

746 watts

750 watts

Which unit measures mechanical power as pound-force foot of work per second?

Horsepower (electric)

Pound-foot/second

Watts

Why use this conversion from horsepower (electric) to pound-foot/second?

To compare electric and chemical power

To translate electric motor power for US customary units

To convert torque to power directly

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