Convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower

1 ft·lbf/s=0.001843PS

Use the converter below to change any foot-pounds per second value into metric horsepower instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Conversion formula

Forward

metric horsepower = foot-pounds per second × 0.001843

Reverse

foot-pounds per second = metric horsepower × 542.476

Example: 10 ft·lbf/s × 0.001843 = 0.01843 PS.

About both units

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Foot-Pound per Second

ft·lbf/s

Foot-pound per second equals 1.356 watts. Historical US mechanical-engineering unit, now largely replaced by watts or hp. Still appears in older engineering texts.

Real-world: Largely historical; modern specs use W or hp.

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Metric Horsepower

Metric horsepower (PS in German, ch in French) equals 735.5 watts. It is the standard power unit in European car marketing — a "200 PS" car has 147 kW. Slightly smaller than mechanical horsepower (1.4%).

Real-world: VW Golf GTI: ~245 PS = 180 kW. BMW M3: ~480 PS = 353 kW.

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Foot-Pound per Second to Metric Horsepower conversion table

Common foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower values for quick reference.

Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lbf/s)	Metric Horsepower (PS)
1 ft·lbf/s	0.001843 PS
5 ft·lbf/s	0.009217 PS
10 ft·lbf/s	0.01843 PS
50 ft·lbf/s	0.09217 PS
100 ft·lbf/s	0.1843 PS
500 ft·lbf/s	0.9217 PS
1,000 ft·lbf/s	1.8434 PS
5,000 ft·lbf/s	9.217 PS
10,000 ft·lbf/s	18.434 PS
50,000 ft·lbf/s	92.17 PS

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 ft·lbf/s = 1.356 W.
550 ft·lbf/s = 1 mechanical hp.
Rarely needed today outside archival references.

Avoid these

Confusing ft·lbf/s (power) with ft·lbf (torque or work).
Using in modern specifications — prefer W or kW.
Mixing with foot-pound (energy) in same calculation.

Frequently asked questions

How many metric horsepower in a foot-pound per second?

One foot-pound per second equals 0.001843 metric horsepower.

How do I convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower?

Multiply the foot-pound per second value by 0.001843 to get the equivalent in metric horsepower.

What is 100 foot-pounds per second in metric horsepower?

100 foot-pounds per second equals 0.1843 metric horsepower.

Is a foot-pound per second bigger than a metric horsepower?

No. 1 foot-pound per second equals 0.001843 metric horsepower, so one foot-pound per second is smaller.

How to convert foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower without a calculator?

Multiply by 0 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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