What is Bhp?

Updated On: 04 Jan, 2013 | 839 views

Bhp is acronym to Brake Horse Power. Brake horsepower is the amount of work generated by a motor under ideal conditions. It is the unit used for the calculation of an engine's capacity of doing work. The term was first adopted by Scottish engineer James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses. As per the Conversions 1 bhp equals to 745.5 watts.