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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 ft·lb/s = 0.0018434 PS

1 foot-pound per second equals 0.0018434 metric horsepower. Going the other way, 1 metric horsepower = 542.476 foot-pounds per second.

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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.

ft·lb/s to metric horsepower conversion table
foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s)metric horsepower (PS)
0.01 ft·lb/s0.000018434 PS
0.1 ft·lb/s0.00018434 PS
1 ft·lb/s0.0018434 PS
2 ft·lb/s0.0036868 PS
3 ft·lb/s0.0055302 PS
5 ft·lb/s0.009217 PS
10 ft·lb/s0.018434 PS
20 ft·lb/s0.036868 PS
50 ft·lb/s0.09217 PS
100 ft·lb/s0.18434 PS
1,000 ft·lb/s1.8434 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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