Measurement Formulas & Conversions
Here at MDS of Michigan, we often receive requests regarding different industry formulas, so we have put together the table below to serve as a quick and easy reference. For further assistance, request information to get in touch with our knowledgeable staff.
| HP = kW x 1.34 | kW = HP x 0.746 | ||
| in = mm ÷ 25.4 | mm = in x 25.4 | ||
| lb = kg x 2.205 | kg = lb x 0.454 | ||
| lb-in = Nm x 8.85 | Nm = lb-in x 0.113 | ||
| Quart = Liter x 1.057 | Liter = Quart x 0.946 | ||
| HP = | T(lb-in) x RPM | T(lb-in) = | HP x 63025 |
| 63025 | RPM | ||
| HP = | T(lb-ft) x RPM | T(lb-ft) = | HP x 5252 |
| 5252 | RPM | ||
| HP(lift) = | Wgt(lb) x FPM | HP(Slide) = | Wgt(lb) x µ x FPM |
| 33000 x EFF | 33000 x EFF | ||
| FPM = 0.2618 x Dia(in) x RPM | RPM = | FPM x 3.820 | |
| Dia(in) | |||
| HP(3ph-motor) = | 1.732 x V x I x PF x EFF | ||
| 746 | |||
