Convert foot pound-force/hour to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/hour [ft*lbf/h] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to foot pound-force/hour.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/hour to Horsepower (Metric)
1 ft*lbf/h = 5.12055255022527e-07 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/h to hp (metric):
15 ft*lbf/h = 15 × 5.12055255022527e-07 hp (metric) = 7.68082882533791e-06 hp (metric)
Foot Pound-Force/hour to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Foot Pound-Force/hour
Foot pound-force per hour (ft*lbf/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over the period of one hour.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force is an imperial unit of work or energy, and its use in power measurements like ft*lbf/h has been common in engineering fields in the United States. It has been used historically in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, ft*lbf/h is primarily used in specific engineering applications, such as in the measurement of small power outputs in mechanical systems, though it is largely replaced by SI units like watts in most scientific and international contexts.
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.