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Power Calculation (HP)
Copyright 2002 - Peter R. Stech
The brake horsepower is based on the common hydraulic power equation. Move cursor 
over text to view Equation
.

Temperature, and Pump Efficiency. Then click on "Calculate" button.
Valid for Temperature Range
32 to 330 oF

Data Input

Additional Results

Project:        
Prepared by:
 

Date Prepared:
Click here to see the calculator   Need a Calculator to determine input? Click on 
Calculator Icon in the Box to the left. Calculate the 
new Value, copy and paste into the desired cells!

Flow: 

gpm Flow: lbs/hr

Head (TDH):  

 ft. Head: psi

Temperature:

 oF Specific Gravity*:  -

Pump Efficiency:

 % Vapor Pressure*: psia
Set Significant Digits for BHP Viscosity*: mm2/s
Select Digits after Decimal Point
XXX    XX.x    X.xx   X.xxx
* Valid for Water only
                         

Results

Calculated Brake hp   BHP