Convert Foot-pound per Second to Metric Horsepower
Convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower by entering a value below.
How to Convert Foot-pounds per Second to Metric Horsepower
The foot-pound per second and metric horsepower are both units of power. 1 metric horsepower equals 542.47603885 foot-pounds per second. This means to convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower, you divide by 542.47603885.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft·lb/s to metric horsepower:
We need to convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower
Since 1 PS = 542.47603885 ft·lb/s, divide by 542.47603885
5 ÷ 542.47603885 = 0.009216997
5 ft·lb/s = 0.009216997 PS
Foot-pound per Second to Metric Horsepower Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-pound per second to metric horsepower conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-pounds per Second (ft·lb/s) | Metric Horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft·lb/s | 0.0001843399 PS |
| 0.5 ft·lb/s | 0.0009216997 PS |
| 1 ft·lb/s | 0.0018433994 PS |
| 2 ft·lb/s | 0.0036867988 PS |
| 5 ft·lb/s | 0.009216997 PS |
| 10 ft·lb/s | 0.0184339939 PS |
| 25 ft·lb/s | 0.0460849848 PS |
| 50 ft·lb/s | 0.0921699696 PS |
| 100 ft·lb/s | 0.1843399392 PS |
About These Units
Foot-pound per Second (ft·lb/s)
Foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s) is an imperial power unit equal to 1.356 watts. Used in mechanical engineering and historical contexts. One mechanical horsepower equals exactly 550 foot-pounds per second. Relates torque and rotational speed in imperial units.
Metric Horsepower (PS)
Metric horsepower (PS from German Pferdestärke) equals 735.5 watts, about 1.4% less than mechanical HP. PS is used in Europe and Japan for automotive specifications. One PS can lift 75 kg one meter in one second. Sometimes listed as CV, ch, or pk in different countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower?
To convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower, divide the value by 542.47603885. For example, 10 ft·lb/s = 0.0184339939 PS.
How many metric horsepower are in 1 foot-pound per second?
1 foot-pound per second equals 0.0018433994 metric horsepower.
What is the formula for foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower?
The formula is: PS = ft·lb/s ÷ 542.47603885.