What is horsepower (hp, hp (UK))?

Horsepower is a non-SI unit of power defining the rate of doing work, with the common mechanical horsepower equal to 550 foot-pounds per second or about 745.7 watts.

What does foot pound-force/hour represent?

It is a non-SI power unit that measures one foot-pound-force of work done or energy transferred every hour, commonly used for very small mechanical power values in imperial units.

Why convert from horsepower to foot pound-force/hour?

This conversion helps express power in legacy imperial units for small motors, historical data analysis, and updating old specifications to modern standards.

How to Convert from Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] to Foot pound-force/hour?

Learn how to convert power measurements from horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) to foot pound-force/hour using this easy-to-use online unit converter. Understand the units and practical applications for automotive, industrial, and legacy systems.

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Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table

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Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter changes power values from horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]—a common non-SI unit measuring mechanical power—to foot pound-force per hour, a small mechanical power unit expressing energy transferred over time in legacy imperial units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]
Select horsepower as the input unit
Choose foot pound-force/hour as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent power value
Review the result expressed as foot pound-force per hour

Key Features

Converts horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) to foot pound-force/hour reliably
Supports engineering and industrial power unit conversions
Ideal for legacy equipment power specifications
Browser-based and user friendly interface
Shows examples of common conversion values

Examples

1 horsepower = 1,980,000 foot pound-force/hour
0.5 horsepower = 990,000 foot pound-force/hour

Common Use Cases

Rating automotive and motorcycle engine power in imperial units
Specifying power for electric motors and small engines in datasheets
Comparing marine engine performance with horsepower units
Expressing small mechanical power in engineering legacy documents
Converting older power specs for updating to SI units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you use the correct horsepower variant to maintain accuracy
Use conversions when dealing with legacy or historical engineering data
Be mindful of large numerical results due to unit scale differences
Double check unit selections before converting values
Apply this tool for small power expressions or energy throughput reporting

Limitations

Foot pound-force/hour is a very small unit compared to horsepower, leading to large numeric outcomes
Different horsepower definitions can affect conversion accuracy
Not practical for everyday engineering use due to size difference

Frequently Asked Questions

What is horsepower (hp, hp (UK))?: Horsepower is a non-SI unit of power defining the rate of doing work, with the common mechanical horsepower equal to 550 foot-pounds per second or about 745.7 watts.
What does foot pound-force/hour represent?: It is a non-SI power unit that measures one foot-pound-force of work done or energy transferred every hour, commonly used for very small mechanical power values in imperial units.
Why convert from horsepower to foot pound-force/hour?: This conversion helps express power in legacy imperial units for small motors, historical data analysis, and updating old specifications to modern standards.

Key Terminology

Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]: A non-SI unit of mechanical power equal to 550 foot-pounds per second or approximately 745.7 watts.
Foot pound-force/hour: A non-SI unit of power representing the work of one foot-pound-force done over one hour, roughly 3.766×10⁻⁴ watts.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit expresses power as work done over one hour?

Horsepower

Foot pound-force/hour

Watt

What is a common application of horsepower?

Rating heat transfer

Rating engine output

Measuring electrical voltage

Why might foot pound-force/hour conversions result in large numbers?

Because it is a large unit

Because it is a very small unit compared to horsepower

Because it is metric

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