Convert terawatt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert terawatt [TW] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to terawatt.
How to Convert Terawatt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 TW = 1341021858.6563 hp
Example: convert 15 TW to hp:
15 TW = 15 × 1341021858.6563 hp = 20115327879.8444 hp
Terawatt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.
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.