Torque and Horsepower in Mechanics
Torque vs Horsepower
Horsepower
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The word horsepower was introduced by James Watt,
the inventor of the steam engine.
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Watt discovered that "a strong horse could lift 150
pounds a height of 220 feet in 1 minute.“
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One horsepower is also commonly expressed as 550
pounds one foot in one second
:
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220 feet in 60 seconds is about 3.6666667 feet traveled
per second.
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150 pounds * 3.6666667 feet per second is
550 pounds of
work per second.
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We can see force (pounds), distance (feet), and time,
(minute, second).
How to measure torque
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Motors spin at a high RPM.
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By measuring torque (rotational force
generally in pounds at one foot radius) and
RPM (time and distance, i.e. distance in
circumference at one foot radius) you can
calculate horsepower.
•
You can attach a shaft with a weight on the
motor and see much weight the motor can
spin.
HP=TORQUE * RPM / 5252
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Lets say a 150 pounds is set on a motor with a
one foot
radius
circle. This would be 150 foot
pounds torque.
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If the motor runs at 220 feet in one minute you
need to calculate the RPM.
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The circumference of a one foot radius circle is 2 ×
π
×
Radius
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6.283 feet. ft. (Pi * diameter; 2 * 3.1415 * 1 feet)
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The distance the motor runs of 220 feet, divided
by the distance of the circle 6.283 feet, is a RPM
of 35.015 for the circle.
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So we have:
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150 foot pounds
torque
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35
RPM
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1
horsepower
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150 ft.lbs. * 35.015 RPM / 1hp
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5252.25/1hp
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1hp=5252
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HP=TORQUE * RPM / 5252
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Torque is measured in pounds-feet, meaning a
force in pounds acting on the end of a lever
measured in feet. For example, if that lug
wrench is 2 feet long, and you put 100 pounds
of force on it, you are putting 200 pounds-feet
of torque onto the bolt.
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In the world of mechanics, understanding torque and horsepower is essential. Torque, measured in pounds-feet, represents the rotational force exerted on an object, while horsepower, coined by James Watt, signifies the power output of a machine. By measuring torque and RPM, one can calculate horsepower using the formula HP = Torque * RPM / 5252. This informative content delves into the intricacies of these concepts, explaining their significance and how they are measured in the context of motors and mechanical work.
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Horsepower The word horsepower was introduced by James Watt, the inventor of the steam engine. Watt discovered that "a strong horse could lift 150 pounds a height of 220 feet in 1 minute. One horsepower is also commonly expressed as 550 pounds one foot in one second: 220 feet in 60 seconds is about 3.6666667 feet traveled per second. 150 pounds * 3.6666667 feet per second is 550 pounds of work per second. We can see force (pounds), distance (feet), and time, (minute, second).
How to measure torque Motors spin at a high RPM. By measuring torque (rotational force generally in pounds at one foot radius) and RPM (time and distance, i.e. distance in circumference at one foot radius) you can calculate horsepower. You can attach a shaft with a weight on the motor and see much weight the motor can spin.
HP=TORQUE * RPM / 5252 Lets say a 150 pounds is set on a motor with a one foot radius circle. This would be 150 foot pounds torque. If the motor runs at 220 feet in one minute you need to calculate the RPM. The circumference of a one foot radius circle is 2 Radius 6.283 feet. ft. (Pi * diameter; 2 * 3.1415 * 1 feet) The distance the motor runs of 220 feet, divided by the distance of the circle 6.283 feet, is a RPM of 35.015 for the circle.
So we have: 150 foot pounds torque 35 RPM 1 horsepower 150 ft.lbs. * 35.015 RPM / 1hp 5252.25/1hp 1hp=5252 HP=TORQUE * RPM / 5252
Torque is measured in pounds-feet, meaning a force in pounds acting on the end of a lever measured in feet. For example, if that lug wrench is 2 feet long, and you put 100 pounds of force on it, you are putting 200 pounds-feet of torque onto the bolt.
