How to Convert static thrust to horse power?

Answer 1

First we need to know how you are measuring each. You need to define the type of measuring stick.if i ask for a board 3 long, what will you bring me?A board 3 feet, 3 inches, 3 yards or 3 cm long? Take for instance:Iif thrust is 100 foot pound-force/secondthen it is equal to0.184339933 horsepower metric. But if thrust is 100 newton meter/secondthen it is equal to0.135962162 horsepower metric. Your question requires greater detail. Hope this helps Terry

Answer 2

It is zero. Static thrust by definition produces no power.

The reason is that horsepower is proportional to thrust multiplied by speed, and by multiplying by zero speed (static thrust) the result must be zero. More detail in how we come up with that from basic school physics:

Thrust is a force, horsepower a measure of power.

Power is rate of conversion of energy, i.e. energy / time.

Energy = force x distance

Therefore

Power = energy / time = force x distance / time

But

distance / time = speed

therefore

Power = force x speed

However there is power produced in the gas pushed out. The exact power will depend on the speed of the exhaust gases or propwash. That is why turboprops and high-bypass engines are more efficient than pure turbojets, they move larger volumes of gases, so the speed is lower for the same thrust, using lower power.

Answer 3

To convert static thrust (in pounds) to horsepower, divide the thrust by 550 (which is a unit conversion factor). This will give you the horsepower equivalent of the static thrust provided by the engine or propeller.