Conveyor - Load & Power

Load and required power

Level Ground Conveyors

Horsepower required for conveyors transporting material on level ground are indicated below.

conveyor power level ground

  • 1 hp (English horse power) = 745.7 W = 0.746 kW
  • 1 ft (foot) = 0.3048 m = 12 in = 0.3333 yd

Lifting Conveyors

With lifting conveyors - add lifting power from the chart below to the level ground power from the chart above.

conveyor power lift

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