HP Loss at Altitude Calculator

Calculate HP Loss at Altitude



Formula

The formula to calculate the HP loss at altitude is:

\[ \text{HPL} = \text{EP} \times \left(\frac{\text{A}}{1000}\right) \times 0.03 \]

Where:

What is HP Loss at Altitude?

HP Loss at Altitude refers to the reduction in engine power experienced by vehicles as they operate at higher altitudes. This occurs because the air density decreases with altitude, resulting in less oxygen available for combustion in the engine.

Example Calculation

Let's consider an example:

Using the formula to calculate the HP loss at altitude:

\[ \text{HPL} = 300 \times \left(\frac{5000}{1000}\right) \times 0.03 = 300 \times 5 \times 0.03 = 45 \text{ HP} \]

This means that the HP loss at an altitude of 5000 ft for an engine with 300 HP is 45 HP.