# Horsepower Calculator > Determine an engine's mechanical horsepower by providing its torque output and rotational speed (RPM). Page: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/horsepower-calculator/ Definition: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/horsepower-calculator/definition.json JSON Schema: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/horsepower-calculator/schema.json Version: 7.0.0 Maintained by: AskCalculators (software project; not a credentialed reviewer) Qualified review: pending. Automated checks do not establish professional approval. Page status: Live Review status: Pending ## Use Open the calculator page and enter values. Query-string parameters can restore and bookmark a calculation. Example: https://askcalculators.com/calculator/horsepower-calculator/?torque=300&rpm=5252 ## Inputs - torque: Torque (lb-ft); type=number; optional; default=300 - rpm: Rotational Speed (RPM); type=number; optional; default=5252 ## Outputs - result: Result; format=text; primary ## Formula Horsepower = torque in pound-feet × RPM ÷ 5252. ## Rules - Empty optional inputs are undefined, not zero. - Hidden conditional inputs are ignored. - Do not invent missing required inputs.