horsepower

[hawrs-pou-er]

horsepower Definition

a unit of power equal to 550 foot-pounds per second (745.7 watts).

Using horsepower: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "horsepower" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The car's engine has a horsepower of 300.

• Example

  The motorbike has a horsepower of 50.

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Summary: horsepower in Brief

The term 'horsepower' [hawrs-pou-er] refers to a unit of power equivalent to 550 foot-pounds per second or 745.7 watts. It is commonly used to describe the power of engines in vehicles such as cars and motorbikes.