Converting from Horsepower, Boiler (bhp) to Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) | Power

What is Horsepower, Boiler (bhp)

Horsepower, Boiler (bhp) is a unit of power measurement typically used to measure the output of steam boilers. It is defined as the power required to generate 34.5 pounds of steam per hour at a pressure of 0 pounds per square inch gauge.

What is Horsepower, Mechanical (hp)

Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) is a unit of power measurement widely used to quantify the power output of engines and other mechanical devices. It is defined as the rate at which work is done, equivalent to 550 foot-pounds per second or 745.7 watts.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion rates between Horsepower, Boiler (bhp) and Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) are:

• 1 bhp=13.15631 hp

• 1 hp=0.07600917 bhp

Examples

• 11 bhp is equivalent to 144.7194 hp
• 11 hp is equivalent to 0.8361008 bhp
• 12 bhp is equivalent to 157.8757 hp
• 12 hp is equivalent to 0.91211 bhp
• 2 bhp is equivalent to 26.31262 hp
• 2 hp is equivalent to 0.1520183 bhp

Use these conversion formulas to easily switch between Horsepower, Boiler (bhp) and Horsepower, Mechanical (hp) units for your power calculations.