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Convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second

1 PS=542.476ft·lbf/s

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

542.476

Conversion formula

Forward
foot-pounds per second = metric horsepower × 542.476
Reverse
metric horsepower = foot-pounds per second × 0.001843

Example: 10 PS × 542.476 = 5,424.76 ft·lbf/s.

About both units

From

Metric Horsepower

PS

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.
Read full metric horsepower reference →
To

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.
Read full foot-pound per second reference →

Metric Horsepower to Foot-Pound per Second conversion table

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

Metric Horsepower (PS)Foot-Pound per Second (ft·lbf/s)
1 PS542.476 ft·lbf/s
5 PS2,712.38 ft·lbf/s
10 PS5,424.76 ft·lbf/s
50 PS27,123.8 ft·lbf/s
100 PS54,247.6 ft·lbf/s
500 PS271,238.02 ft·lbf/s
1,000 PS542,476.04 ft·lbf/s
5,000 PS2,712,380.19 ft·lbf/s
10,000 PS5,424,760.39 ft·lbf/s
50,000 PS27,123,801.94 ft·lbf/s

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

  • 1 PS = 735.5 W = 0.9863 hp.
  • PS is ~1.4% smaller than mechanical hp.
  • Look for "PS" in German car brochures; "ch" in French.

Avoid these

  • Treating PS and hp as equal — 1.4% off.
  • Using PS in US markets — unfamiliar to consumers.
  • Mixing PS and kW without conversion.

Frequently asked questions

How many foot-pounds per second in a metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 542.476 foot-pounds per second.
How do I convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second?
Multiply the metric horsepower value by 542.476 to get the equivalent in foot-pounds per second.
What is 100 metric horsepower in foot-pounds per second?
100 metric horsepower equals 54,247.6 foot-pounds per second.
Is a metric horsepower bigger than a foot-pound per second?
Yes. 1 metric horsepower equals 542.476 foot-pounds per second, so one metric horsepower is larger.
How to convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second without a calculator?
Multiply by 542.48 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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PS → W
1 = 735.499 W
PS → kW
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PS → MW
1 = 0.0007355 MW
PS → hp
1 = 0.9863 hp
PS → BTU/h
1 = 2,509.63 BTU/h
PS → VA
1 = 735.499 VA

More to Foot-Pound per Second

W → ft·lbf/s
1 = 0.7376 ft·lbf/s
kW → ft·lbf/s
1 = 737.562 ft·lbf/s
MW → ft·lbf/s
1 = 737,562.15 ft·lbf/s
hp → ft·lbf/s
1 = 550 ft·lbf/s
BTU/h → ft·lbf/s
1 = 0.2162 ft·lbf/s
VA → ft·lbf/s
1 = 0.7376 ft·lbf/s

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