Engines are often measured in terms of both cubic centimeters (CC) and horsepower (HP). Depending on your needs, you may want to convert between these two units. Our dual-purpose CC to HP and HP to CC calculator lets you convert engine sizes in either direction.
How to Use the CC to HP / HP to CC Calculator?
Select the conversion type from the dropdown menu. You can either:
- Convert CC to HP: Enter the engine size in cubic centimeters (CC), and the calculator will estimate the corresponding horsepower (HP).
- Convert HP to CC: Enter the engine's horsepower (HP), and the calculator will estimate the engine size in cubic centimeters (CC).
Conversion Table for Common CC to HP Values
| Engine Size (CC) | Horsepower (HP) |
|---|---|
| 100 CC | 10 HP |
| 150 CC | 15 HP |
| 500 CC | 50 HP |
| 1000 CC | 100 HP |
| 1500 CC | 150 HP |
| 2000 CC | 200 HP |
How to Convert CC to HP or HP to CC?
The general rule of thumb is that 1 HP is approximately equal to 15 CC for an average vehicle engine. Here are the formulas used:
- CC to HP formula:
HP = CC / 15 - HP to CC formula:
CC = HP * 15
For example, a 1500 CC engine would produce around 100 HP:
HP = 1500 / 15 = 100 HP
Likewise, if you have a 100 HP engine, the equivalent engine size in CC would be:
CC = 100 * 15 = 1500 CC
Examples of CC to HP and HP to CC Conversions
- 1500 CC engine: Around 100 HP
- 1000 CC engine: Around 67 HP
- 500 CC engine: Around 33 HP
- 100 HP engine: Around 1500 CC
- 50 HP engine: Around 750 CC
This calculator provides an approximation, as actual performance may vary depending on the engine type and tuning.
To learn more about the relationship between CC and HP, visit this guide.