Convert foot pound-force/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert foot pound-force/second [ft*lbf/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to foot pound-force/second.
How to Convert Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 ft*lbf/s = 0.00181745033512064 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 ft*lbf/s to hp (electric):
15 ft*lbf/s = 15 × 0.00181745033512064 hp (electric) = 0.0272617550268097 hp (electric)
Foot Pound-Force/second to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Foot Pound-Force/second
The foot pound-force per second (ft·lbf/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of work done or energy transferred, where one foot pound-force is the work done when a force of one pound-force moves an object one foot.
History/Origin
The foot pound-force per second has been used historically in engineering and physics, especially in the United States, as a practical unit of power in mechanical and thermodynamic contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot pound-force per second is primarily used in certain engineering fields, such as mechanical and aerospace engineering, for expressing power in systems where imperial units are standard, though it is less common with the global shift towards SI units.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.