Convert centiwatt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert centiwatt [cW] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to centiwatt.
How to Convert Centiwatt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 cW = 1.3410218586563e-05 hp
Example: convert 15 cW to hp:
15 cW = 15 × 1.3410218586563e-05 hp = 0.000201153278798444 hp
Centiwatt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.