To convert foot pounds per second to metric horsepower, multiply by 0.001843399392.
The calculation uses 1 ft·lb/s = 0.001843399392 PS. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
value in PS = value in ft·lb/s × 0.001843399392
ft·lb/s- Input unit: foot pounds per second
PS- Output unit: metric horsepower
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in ft·lb/s.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in PS; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 ft·lb/s × 0.001843399392 ≈ 0.001843399392 PS.
Reverse conversion
0.001843399392 PS ÷ 0.001843399392 ≈ 1 ft·lb/s. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 0.001843399392 PS per ft·lb/s.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
ft·lb/s to PS table
| ft·lb/s | PS (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.001843399392 |
| 2 | 0.003686798783 |
| 5 | 0.009216996958 |
| 10 | 0.01843399392 |
| 100 | 0.1843399392 |
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