Convert ft·lb/s to metric horsepower
foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower. Enter a value to convert, or use the ft·lb/s to metric horsepower chart further down the page.
1 foot-pound per second equals 0.0018434 metric horsepower. Going the other way, 1 metric horsepower = 542.476 foot-pounds per second.
How to convert ft·lb/s to metric horsepower
To convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower, multiply the foot-pound per second value by 0.001843399392. You can also divide by 542.4760388 to get the same answer.
PS = ft·lb/s × 0.001843399392
Worked example
Convert 15 ft·lb/s to metric horsepower:
15 ft·lb/s = 0.027651 PS
ft·lb/s to metric horsepower conversion chart
Use this ft·lb/s to metric horsepower table for quick reference without typing anything.
| foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s) | metric horsepower (PS) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft·lb/s | 0.000018434 PS |
| 0.1 ft·lb/s | 0.00018434 PS |
| 1 ft·lb/s | 0.0018434 PS |
| 2 ft·lb/s | 0.0036868 PS |
| 3 ft·lb/s | 0.0055302 PS |
| 5 ft·lb/s | 0.009217 PS |
| 10 ft·lb/s | 0.018434 PS |
| 20 ft·lb/s | 0.036868 PS |
| 50 ft·lb/s | 0.09217 PS |
| 100 ft·lb/s | 0.18434 PS |
| 1,000 ft·lb/s | 1.8434 PS |
What is a foot-pound per second?
The foot-pound per second (ft·lb/s) is a unit of power equal to 1.355817948 watts.
What is a metric horsepower?
Metric horsepower, written PS or CV, is 735.49875 watts — slightly less than mechanical horsepower. European car makers quote it.
Frequently asked questions
How many metric horsepower are in a foot-pound per second?
1 ft·lb/s equals 0.0018434 metric horsepower. Going the other way, 1 metric horsepower is 542.476 ft·lb/s.
How do you convert ft·lb/s to metric horsepower?
To convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower, multiply the foot-pound per second value by 0.001843399392. You can also divide by 542.4760388 to get the same answer.
What is 10 ft·lb/s in metric horsepower?
10 ft·lb/s equals 0.018434 metric horsepower. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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