Horsepower Calculator

Compute horsepower from torque and engine RPM (HP = Torque × RPM ÷ 5252).

Equation used
HP = dfracTorque (lb·ft) × RPM5252

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the formula use the specific number 5252?

5252 falls out of the unit conversion between torque in pound-feet, rotational speed in RPM, and power in horsepower (it comes from 33,000 ft·lb/min per HP divided by 2π). It's a fixed constant, not something you adjust.

Why do horsepower and torque curves cross at 5252 RPM?

Because of this same formula: when RPM equals 5252, HP and torque (in lb-ft) are numerically equal. Below 5252 RPM torque exceeds HP numerically, and above it HP exceeds torque — a well-known quirk of the identity, not a coincidence of any particular engine.

Does this calculator require metric torque units?

No — torque must be entered in pound-feet (lb-ft) for the HP formula to be correct. If you only have torque in Newton-meters, the result card's "Torque" conversion shows the relationship, but you should convert N·m to lb-ft (divide by 1.35582) before entering it as input.