Convert joule/hour to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert joule/hour [J/h] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to joule/hour.
How to Convert Joule/hour to Horsepower (Electric)
1 J/h = 3.72356568364611e-07 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 J/h to hp (electric):
15 J/h = 15 × 3.72356568364611e-07 hp (electric) = 5.58534852546917e-06 hp (electric)
Joule/hour to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.
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.