Convert metric horsepower to ft·lb/s
metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second. Enter a value to convert, or use the metric horsepower to ft·lb/s chart further down the page.
1 metric horsepower equals 542.476 foot-pounds per second. Going the other way, 1 foot-pound per second = 0.0018434 metric horsepower.
How to convert metric horsepower to ft·lb/s
To convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second, multiply the metric horsepower value by 542.4760388. You can also divide by 0.001843399392 to get the same answer.
ft·lb/s = PS × 542.4760388
Worked example
Convert 15 PS to foot-pounds per second:
15 PS = 8,137.14 ft·lb/s
metric horsepower to ft·lb/s conversion chart
Use this metric horsepower to ft·lb/s table for quick reference without typing anything.
| metric horsepower (PS) | foot-pounds per second (ft·lb/s) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 PS | 5.42476 ft·lb/s |
| 0.1 PS | 54.2476 ft·lb/s |
| 1 PS | 542.476 ft·lb/s |
| 2 PS | 1,084.95 ft·lb/s |
| 3 PS | 1,627.43 ft·lb/s |
| 5 PS | 2,712.38 ft·lb/s |
| 10 PS | 5,424.76 ft·lb/s |
| 20 PS | 10,849.5 ft·lb/s |
| 50 PS | 27,123.8 ft·lb/s |
| 100 PS | 54,247.6 ft·lb/s |
| 1,000 PS | 542,476 ft·lb/s |
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many ft·lb/s are in a metric horsepower?
1 metric horsepower equals 542.476 ft·lb/s. Going the other way, 1 ft·lb/s is 0.0018434 metric horsepower.
How do you convert metric horsepower to ft·lb/s?
To convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second, multiply the metric horsepower value by 542.4760388. You can also divide by 0.001843399392 to get the same answer.
What is 10 metric horsepower in ft·lb/s?
10 metric horsepower equals 5,424.76 ft·lb/s. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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