Why is 1hp equal to 746 watts?
Why is 1hp equal to 746 watts?
A 1 hp motor cannot use less than 745.7 Watts so if it uses 1 kW it is about 75% efficient, which sounds about right for a motor of that size. One mechanical horsepower of 550 foot-pounds per second is equivalent to 745.7 watts. * One horsepower for rating electric motors is equal to 746 watts.
What is the value of 1 hp?
746 watts
What do you mean by 1 hp?
The horsepower (hp) is a unit in the foot-pound-second ( fps ) or English system, sometimes used to express the rate at which mechanical energy is expended. It was originally defined as 550 foot-pounds per second (ft-lb/s). A power level of 1 hp is approximately equivalent to 746 watt s (W) or 0.746 kilowatt s (kW).
What is difference between HP and kW?
James Watt is also the reason we have the measurements watt and kilowatt, most commonly used to measure electricity. Obviously, a kilowatt is 1,000 watts. To convert kilowatts to horsepower, we multiply the number of kilowatts by 1.34. The result is that 80 kilowatts is roughly equivalent to 107 horsepower.
Which car has the most horsepower?
Venom F5
Is higher BHP better?
BHP is pretty much the power of an engine in simple terms. The BHP determines the acceleration and top speed of a vehicle. Often fast and quick vehicles will focus more on the BHP than the torque. Let’s discuss why they don’t care much about the torque while heavier vehicles want more torque than BHP.
How much HP is too much for street?
I’d say anything over 600 is too much for the street. If you can’t get traction, you’re not going to beat most performance cars on the road today.
Can you feel 50 hp?
Having said that, yes, 50 HP will be noticeable. For the same weight vehicle, it certainly is. Fractional increase matters more, so +50 HP in a little 4 cyl Honda Civic would definitely be noticed.
Is a 10 hp gain noticeable?
10 hp would not be noticeable in either car. The cars are so heavy 10hp is barely noticeable. If you had a motorcycle and add 10hp it would be noticeable. With the E60 or any other mid size car you have to add 50hp or more to really notice it.
How much horsepower gain is noticeable?
50 horsepower gain