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foot pound per second to horsepower metric Converter

Convert foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] to horsepower (metric) [PS] instantly with formula, examples, chart, and FAQs.

foot pound per second to horsepower metric Converter

Instant results

1 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] = 0.001843 horsepower (metric) [PS]

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Conversion Formula

1 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] = 0.001843 horsepower (metric) [PS]

Example: 1 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] equals 0.001843 horsepower (metric) [PS].

Examples

1 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] = 0.001843 horsepower (metric) [PS]
2 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] = 0.003687 horsepower (metric) [PS]
5 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] = 0.009217 horsepower (metric) [PS]
10 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] = 0.018434 horsepower (metric) [PS]
20 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] = 0.036868 horsepower (metric) [PS]
25 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] = 0.046085 horsepower (metric) [PS]

Practical Uses for foot pound per second to horsepower metric

motors and enginesgenerators and appliancessolar and electrical systemsequipment specifications

Sources and Accuracy

Power conversions use watt as the reference unit and include mechanical horsepower, electrical power, and heat-rate units.

Displayed results are rounded for readability. The calculator keeps enough precision for everyday use and switches to scientific notation for very large or very small values. Last reviewed: 2026-08-14.

About These Units

foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s]

Definition

The foot-pound per second (ft-lb/s) is a power unit used to express measurements in this converter.

History

This unit is included because it appears in practical measurement systems, technical references, product specifications, or everyday conversion needs.

Current use

Use foot-pound per second when comparing power values, checking specifications, converting between systems, or preparing quick estimates.

horsepower (metric) [PS]

Definition

The horsepower (metric) (PS) is a power unit used to express measurements in this converter.

History

This unit is included because it appears in practical measurement systems, technical references, product specifications, or everyday conversion needs.

Current use

Use horsepower (metric) when comparing power values, checking specifications, converting between systems, or preparing quick estimates.

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How to Convert

  1. Enter the value in the “From value” field.
  2. Confirm the source unit is foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s].
  3. Confirm the target unit is horsepower (metric) [PS].
  4. Read the instant result and formula.

Where This Conversion Is Used

motors and enginesgenerators and appliancessolar and electrical systemsequipment specifications

foot pound per second to horsepower metric Conversion Chart

All Power units →
foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s]horsepower (metric) [PS]
10.001843
20.003687
50.009217
100.018434
200.036868
250.046085
500.09217
1000.18434
10001.843399

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert foot-pound per second to horsepower (metric)?

Use this formula: 1 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] = 0.001843 horsepower (metric) [PS] Enter your value in the calculator and the result updates instantly.

How many horsepower (metric) are in 1 foot-pound per second?

1 foot-pound per second [ft-lb/s] equals 0.001843 horsepower (metric) [PS].

Can I reverse this conversion?

Yes. Use the swap button in the calculator or open the related reverse conversion link when it is listed on this page.

Convert foot-pound per second to Other Units

foot-pound per second to wattfoot-pound per second to kilowattfoot-pound per second to megawattfoot-pound per second to horsepower (mechanical)foot-pound per second to BTU per hourfoot-pound per second to ton of refrigerationfoot-pound per second to calorie per secondfoot-pound per second to microwattfoot-pound per second to milliwattfoot-pound per second to gigawattfoot-pound per second to terawattfoot-pound per second to horsepower (electric)foot-pound per second to kilocalorie per hourfoot-pound per second to foot-pound per minutefoot-pound per second to erg per second

Convert horsepower (metric) to Other Units

horsepower (metric) to watthorsepower (metric) to kilowatthorsepower (metric) to megawatthorsepower (metric) to horsepower (mechanical)horsepower (metric) to BTU per hourhorsepower (metric) to ton of refrigerationhorsepower (metric) to foot-pound per secondhorsepower (metric) to calorie per secondhorsepower (metric) to microwatthorsepower (metric) to milliwatthorsepower (metric) to gigawatthorsepower (metric) to terawatthorsepower (metric) to horsepower (electric)horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie per hourhorsepower (metric) to foot-pound per minutehorsepower (metric) to erg per second

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