HP Formula Needed

06-03-2002 | 05:15 PM

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HP Formula Needed

Does anyone know the formula for converting torque to horsepower when the torque is in lbs/ft and RPM is in revs per min?

06-03-2002 | 08:41 PM

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Re: HP Formula Needed

(Torque x Engine speed) / 5,252 = Horsepower

For example 300 foot pounds of torque at 6,000 rpm would be 300x6000/5252 = 342hp