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Relation between HORSEPOWER and TORQUE?
I read on internet that the relation between Horsepower and Torque is:
HP = (Torque × RPM) ÷ 5252
When I'm trying to derive, I'm getting 5252 in the numerator. I don't understand how this number comes in denominator. This is what I'm getting:
1HP = 5252 × Torque × RPM
I don't understand where am I going wrong. Please help me.
2 Answers
- GoneLv 69 years agoFavorite Answer
Here is one way to do it:
Mechanical work is defined as a force acting through a distance. In the foot, pound, second system measurement system, work is measured in foot-pounds.
Power is work done per period of time. That makes power foot-pounds per second.
One horsepower (Hp) is defined as 550 foot-pounds per second or 33,000 foot-pounds per minute.
Therefore: Hp = {[Force(lbs) X Distance(ft)] / Time(min} / 33,000
For something that is rotating, the distance / time part is (circumference X revolutions / minute).
Circumference is 2Pi X radius.
Torque is force X radius, so force = torque / radius.
Rather than force X distance / time you have: (torque / radius) X 2Pi X radius X RPM
Therefore: Hp = Torque(lbs-ft) X RPM X 2Pi / 33,000
Instead of multiplying by 2Pi and dividing by 33,000, divide by 33,000/ 2Pi = 5252.
You could also start with one watt = one newton-meter per second.
- barrowboyLv 79 years ago
horsepower = 2 x pi x rpm x torque(lb.feet) / 33000
Source(s): University of London , 1947