Convert foot pound-force/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)

Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/minute [ft*lbf/min] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to foot pound-force/minute.




How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)

1 ft*lbf/min = 3.0303017299182e-05 hp

Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/min to hp:
15 ft*lbf/min = 15 × 3.0303017299182e-05 hp = 0.00045454525948773 hp


Foot Pound-Force/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table

foot pound-force/minute horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)

Foot Pound-Force/minute

The foot pound-force per minute (ft*lbf/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of work done in foot-pounds over one minute.

History/Origin

This unit has been used primarily in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure power, especially in the United States, where imperial units are common. It originated from the foot-pound-force as a measure of work, combined with time to express power.

Current Use

The foot pound-force per minute is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, for measuring power in mechanical systems, motors, and torque-related applications where imperial units are standard.


Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)

Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).

History/Origin

The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.

Current Use

Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.



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