What is metric horsepower?

Metric horsepower is a unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, used to express mechanical power in automotive and industrial applications.

How is foot pound-force per second defined?

Foot pound-force per second is an imperial power unit representing one pound-force moved through one foot in one second, equivalent to 1.3558179483314 watts.

How to Convert from Horsepower (metric) to Foot pound-force/second?

Q: Why convert from horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/second?

Converting helps compare and calculate power when working with systems using imperial units, especially in mechanical engineering and vehicle power ratings.

Learn how to convert power measurements from metric horsepower to foot pound-force per second. This guide covers key features, uses, and conversion steps for mechanical power units.

Horsepower (metric)

Foot pound-force/second

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Horsepower (metric) to Foot pound-force/second Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter changes power values from metric horsepower to foot pound-force per second, aiding users in translating metric mechanical power units into imperial units commonly used in engineering and automotive fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in horsepower (metric) into the input field
Select horsepower (metric) as the input unit and foot pound-force/second as the output unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent power value in foot pound-force per second

Key Features

Converts metric horsepower values into foot pound-force per second instantly
Useful for automotive and industrial power ratings
Supports power comparisons between metric and imperial unit systems
Browser-based and easy to operate with no installation required

Examples

Convert 2 horsepower (metric): 2 × 542.4760388415 = 1084.952077683 foot pound-force/second
Convert 0.5 horsepower (metric): 0.5 × 542.4760388415 = 271.23801942075 foot pound-force/second

Common Use Cases

Rating engine power for cars and motorcycles using metric horsepower
Specifying outputs of small motors, pumps, and generators in industrial datasheets
Calculating mechanical power for hand tools and small engines in imperial units
Converting power values for mechanical engineering tasks involving torque and rotational speed
Comparing performance data across metric and imperial power units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure consistent unit systems when performing power calculations
Double-check input values to avoid conversion errors
Be mindful of the less common use of foot pound-force/second units in some regions
Use this tool for quick and reliable mechanical power unit conversions

Limitations

Rounding may affect precision during practical conversions
Dimensional consistency is required to prevent calculation mistakes
Foot pound-force/second is less frequently used than watts, requiring careful interpretation when comparing standards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is metric horsepower?: Metric horsepower is a unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, used to express mechanical power in automotive and industrial applications.
How is foot pound-force per second defined?: Foot pound-force per second is an imperial power unit representing one pound-force moved through one foot in one second, equivalent to 1.3558179483314 watts.
Why convert from horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/second?: Converting helps compare and calculate power when working with systems using imperial units, especially in mechanical engineering and vehicle power ratings.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (metric): A metric unit of power exactly equal to 735.49875 watts, used especially for engine power ratings.
Foot pound-force per second: Imperial unit of power equal to one pound-force applied through a one-foot displacement every second.
Power: The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, measured in watts, horsepower, or other units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact watt equivalent of one metric horsepower?

550 watts

735.49875 watts

1.3558 watts

Foot pound-force per second is best described as:

Power equals one pound-force through one foot per second

A unit of torque

Equivalent to one horsepower (metric)

What is the conversion rate from 1 horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force per second?

542.4760388415

550

735.49875

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