Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #193 (Set 4)

When calculating the indicated power developed in a diesel engine cylinder, 1 horsepower is equivalent to '33,000 foot-pounds per minute'. What conversion factor would be used if the values are based on metric 'kilogram-meters per minute'?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 4500 kg-meters per minute = 1 HP

Metric power calculations convert horsepower using the foundational mechanical equivalent where one metric horsepower equals 4500 kilogram-meters per minute, aligning work done over time with metric standards.

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