What is a pound-foot per second?

It is an Imperial unit representing one pound-force foot of work done per second, measuring the rate of energy transfer or mechanical power.

What does metric horsepower measure?

Metric horsepower quantifies power output of engines or motors and equals exactly 735.49875 watts.

Why convert pound-foot/second to metric horsepower?

To compare mechanical power values from Imperial US customary units with metric horsepower commonly used in automotive and industrial contexts.

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

Easily convert power values from pound-foot per second to metric horsepower using our straightforward unit converter. Ideal for automotive and industrial power calculations.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts power measurements from pound-foot per second, an Imperial unit used to quantify mechanical work rate, into metric horsepower, a widely used unit for engine and motor power primarily in automotive and industrial sectors.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in pound-foot per second you want to convert
Select 'pound-foot/second' as the input unit and 'horsepower (metric)' as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent power in metric horsepower

Key Features

Converts pound-foot per second to metric horsepower with ease
Supports power conversions for automotive and industrial applications
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

100 pound-foot/second equals 0.18433994 horsepower (metric)
500 pound-foot/second converts to 0.9216997 horsepower (metric)

Common Use Cases

Calculating mechanical power using Imperial units in engineering scenarios
Estimating motor and engine output in automotive and industrial specifications
Converting legacy power data from US customary units to metric for comparison

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you select the correct horsepower unit, as metric horsepower differs from other horsepower definitions
Use this conversion tool to compare power ratings across different unit systems effectively
Double-check critical measurements with precise calculations when exact accuracy is required

Limitations

Metric horsepower is not the same as mechanical (Imperial) horsepower; verify unit type before converting
Conversion may involve rounding, so avoid relying on this tool for highly precise power measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pound-foot per second?: It is an Imperial unit representing one pound-force foot of work done per second, measuring the rate of energy transfer or mechanical power.
What does metric horsepower measure?: Metric horsepower quantifies power output of engines or motors and equals exactly 735.49875 watts.
Why convert pound-foot/second to metric horsepower?: To compare mechanical power values from Imperial US customary units with metric horsepower commonly used in automotive and industrial contexts.

Key Terminology

Pound-foot per second: An Imperial unit of power representing the rate of mechanical work done per second using pound-force and feet.
Metric horsepower: A power unit equal to exactly 735.49875 watts used for engine and motor output ratings.
Power: The rate at which work is done or energy is transferred over time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does one pound-foot per second measure?

Energy

Power

Torque

How many watts equal one metric horsepower?

Exactly 735.49875

Approximately 745.7

Exactly 1000

Which application commonly uses metric horsepower?

Electrical circuit design

Automotive engine rating

Fluid dynamics simulations

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