WHP (Water Horsepower) Calculator

The WHP (Water Horsepower) calculator is designed to help users determine the horsepower generated by the flow of water based on the given flow rate and total head.

WHP Formula

The formula used to calculate water horsepower is:
\[ \text{WHP} = \frac{Q \times H}{3960} \] Where:

• \( Q \) is the flow rate (gallons per minute, GPM)
• \( H \) is the head (feet)
• 3960 is a constant that accounts for unit conversions

Example Calculation

If the flow rate is 500 GPM and the head is 100 feet: \[ \text{WHP} = \frac{500 \times 100}{3960} = 12.63 \text{ hp} \]

WHP Definition

WHP stands for Water Horsepower, which represents the theoretical amount of work (power) generated by the movement of water under specific conditions, commonly used in designing pumps and assessing hydraulic systems.