Convert horsepower hour to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert horsepower hour [hp*h] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to horsepower hour.
How to Convert Horsepower Hour to Gigaton
1 hp*h = 6.41615568833652e-13 Gton
Example: convert 15 hp*h to Gton:
15 hp*h = 15 × 6.41615568833652e-13 Gton = 9.62423353250478e-12 Gton
Horsepower Hour to Gigaton Conversion Table
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Horsepower Hour
A horsepower hour (hp*h) is a unit of energy representing the amount of energy equivalent to one horsepower of power sustained over one hour of time.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour originated from the traditional unit of horsepower used to quantify engine power, combined with the hour to measure energy consumption or production over time. It has been used primarily in engineering and energy industries to express energy usage or capacity.
Current Use
Today, the horsepower hour is rarely used in practical applications, having been largely replaced by the joule and other SI units. However, it may still be referenced in historical data, legacy systems, or specific industries dealing with older measurement standards within the energy and mechanical sectors.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.