Metric Horsepower to Foot-pounds per Second
Convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second instantly. 1 PS = 542.4760388407 ft·lb/s. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second
To convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second, multiply by 542.4760388407. The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
ft·lb/s = PS × 542.4760388407
Metric Horsepower to Foot-pounds per Second conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Metric Horsepower | Foot-pounds per Second |
|---|---|
| 1 PS | 542.476039 ft·lb/s |
| 2 PS | 1,084.95 ft·lb/s |
| 3 PS | 1,627.43 ft·lb/s |
| 5 PS | 2,712.38 ft·lb/s |
| 10 PS | 5,424.76 ft·lb/s |
| 20 PS | 10,849.52 ft·lb/s |
| 25 PS | 13,561.9 ft·lb/s |
| 50 PS | 27,123.8 ft·lb/s |
| 100 PS | 54,247.6 ft·lb/s |
| 500 PS | 271,238.02 ft·lb/s |
| 1,000 PS | 542,476.04 ft·lb/s |
What is a metric horsepower?
The continental European horsepower, slightly smaller than the mechanical one.
What is a foot-pounds per second?
The unit horsepower was originally defined against.
The formula
ft·lb/s = PS × 542.4760388407
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Metric Horsepower to Foot-pounds per Second
- Type the number of metric horsepower you want to convert.
- Read the result in foot-pounds per second straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked foot-pounds per second to metric horsepower page.
Metric Horsepower to Foot-pounds per Second — frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds per second are in a metric horsepower?
One metric horsepower equals 542.4760388407 ft·lb/s. ft·lb/s = PS × 542.4760388407
What is the formula to convert metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second?
The formula is ft·lb/s = PS × 542.4760388407. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert foot-pounds per second back to metric horsepower?
Divide instead of multiplying: one foot-pounds per second is 0.0018433994 PS. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this metric horsepower to foot-pounds per second free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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