Pounds of Thrust to Horsepower Calculator

Formula

The formula to convert pounds of thrust to horsepower is:

\[ HP = \frac{T \cdot V}{375} \]

Where:

\( HP \) is the horsepower.
\( T \) is the thrust in pounds.
\( V \) is the velocity of the aircraft in miles per hour (mph).

Example

Let's say the thrust (T) is 500 pounds and the velocity (V) is 300 mph. The horsepower would be calculated as follows:

\[ HP = \frac{500 \cdot 300}{375} = 400 \text{ HP} \]

So, the horsepower is 400 HP.

What is Pounds Of Thrust To Horsepower?

Pounds of thrust to horsepower is a conversion used primarily in aviation to quantify the power produced by jet engines. Thrust, measured in pounds, is the force produced by the engine to propel an aircraft forward. Horsepower, on the other hand, is a unit of power that quantifies the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. The conversion between these two units is not straightforward as it depends on additional factors such as the speed of the aircraft.