PARTS
1Calculating The Horsepower Of Your Car
2Calculating the Horsepower of an Electric Motor
3Calculating Your Own Horsepower
OTHER SECTIONS
Co-authored by Nick Psaros
Last Updated: February 8, 2024 Fact Checked
Horsepower is a unit of measurement that calculates power. It was originally coined by a Scottish engineer to compare the power of steam engines with the power of horses. This article will show you how to calculate the horsepower of your cars engine, an electric motor, and your own body.
