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Old 02-01-2016, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Hunter98TA View Post
i always wondered how they can arrive at an HP# if it doesn't rotate at 5252rpm. Isn't that part of the formula?
HP = (Torque x RPM) / 5252

5252 is a constant and is the rounded value of (33,000 ft·lbf/min)/(2π rad/rev),
which is part of Watt's original equation.

Or at least, that's what Google says.

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