Foot-pounds per Second to Metric Horsepower Converter

To convert a measurement in foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower, multiply the value by 0.001843399392. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the watt.

For example, to convert 5 ft·lb/s to metric horsepower: 5 × 0.001843399392 = 0.009216996958 PS.

A foot-pound per second is an imperial unit of power equal to about 1.356 watts, representing one foot-pound of work performed each second. Rooted in imperial mechanics, the foot-pound per second is the basis from which horsepower was defined — 550 ft·lb/s equals one mechanical horsepower.

Common uses of foot-pounds per second include: Mechanical engineering in imperial units; Deriving horsepower from work rate; Physics work-and-power problems; Legacy machinery specifications.

Metric horsepower (PS or cv) is a unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, slightly less than mechanical horsepower. Defined in continental Europe, metric horsepower (from the German 'Pferdestärke', PS) is the traditional unit for car engine power in Europe and Japan, where figures are often quoted in PS.

Common uses of metric horsepower include: European and Japanese car engine ratings; Motorcycle power specifications; Comparing PS to hp and kW; Automotive marketing figures.

Here are some common values converted:

1 ft·lb/s = 0.001843399392 PS 5 ft·lb/s = 0.009216996958 PS 10 ft·lb/s = 0.018433993917 PS 50 ft·lb/s = 0.092169969584 PS 100 ft·lb/s = 0.184339939168 PS