Convert hectowatt to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Horsepower (Electric)
1 hW = 0.134048257372654 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 hW to hp (electric):
15 hW = 15 × 0.134048257372654 hp (electric) = 2.01072386058981 hp (electric)
Hectowatt to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.