Horsepower per Ton Calculator

Horsepower per Ton Formula:

\[ \text{HP/ton} = \frac{\text{HP} \times 2000}{W} \]

Horsepower per Ton (HP/ton):

Definition: This calculator determines the power-to-weight ratio by calculating horsepower per ton (2000 lb).

Purpose: It helps evaluate vehicle or machine performance by comparing power output to weight.

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{HP/ton} = \frac{\text{HP} \times 2000}{W} \]

Where:

Explanation: The horsepower is multiplied by 2000 (1 ton in pounds) and divided by the total weight to get the power-to-weight ratio.

Details: This ratio is crucial for evaluating vehicle performance, acceleration potential, and comparing different machines or vehicles.

Tips: Enter the horsepower and weight in pounds. Both values must be > 0.

Q1: Why use 2000 in the calculation?
A: 2000 pounds equals 1 ton, which standardizes the ratio to horsepower per ton.

Q2: What's a good HP/ton ratio?
A: For cars, 100 HP/ton is decent, 200+ is high performance. Heavy equipment might be 10-50 HP/ton.

Q3: Can I use metric units?
A: This calculator uses imperial units. For metric, use kW and kilograms with appropriate conversion.

Q4: Does this include drivetrain losses?
A: No, this calculates theoretical ratio. Actual performance may be lower due to efficiency losses.

Q5: How does HP/ton affect performance?
A: Higher ratios generally mean better acceleration and hill-climbing ability, all else being equal.