What is the best way to convert Briggs & Stratton CC to Horsepower?
Although there is a significant difference between metric and English units of measurement, you may need to translate both to do accurate computations. Engines from Briggs & Stratton are measured in cubic centimetres (cc) and horsepower. The model number and engine power are listed on the description plate mounted to the top of each Briggs & Stratton engine. Depending on how well tuned the engine is at the time of testing, a Briggs & Stratton engine with a “CC” rating rather of a “HP” rating will fluctuate a little above or below the converted HP rating.
Step 1:
Raise the Briggs & Stratton engine to face you, with the flywheel shroud facing you.
Step 2:
Look for the information plate on the flywheel shroud’s top.
Step 3
Look on the information plate for the horsepower or CC rating.
Step 4
Multiply or divide the horsepower or CC by 15 to get the horsepower or CC. The usual guideline is that there is one HP for every 15 CC.
For a 150 CC engine, for example, you would divide 150 by 15, which is 10 HP.
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