Why Do We Measure Engines Against The Power Of Horses?

Why Do We Measure Engines Against The Power Of Horses?

Why Do We Measure Engines Against The Power Of Horses?

Horsepower has been used as a measurement of power since the dawn of internal combustion.

James Watt coined the term in the 1800s, and now we dig deep to find out the why and the how of it.

Posted by Cory Barker

CategoriesEngine Tech Videos

TagsEngineering Explained Horsepower James Watt Jason Fenske Measurement Metrology Power Watt

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