Convert horsepower (metric) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to horsepower (metric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 hp (metric) = 0.986319900764382 hp
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to hp:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 0.986319900764382 hp = 14.7947985114657 hp
Horsepower (Metric) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
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.