Convert horsepower hour to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower hour [hp*h] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to horsepower hour.
How to Convert Horsepower Hour to Gigawatt-Hour
1 hp*h = 7.45699872222222e-07 GW*h
Example: convert 15 hp*h to GW*h:
15 hp*h = 15 × 7.45699872222222e-07 GW*h = 1.11854980833333e-05 GW*h
Horsepower Hour to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Horsepower Hour
A horsepower hour (hp*h) is a unit of energy representing the amount of energy equivalent to one horsepower of power sustained over one hour of time.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour originated from the traditional unit of horsepower used to quantify engine power, combined with the hour to measure energy consumption or production over time. It has been used primarily in engineering and energy industries to express energy usage or capacity.
Current Use
Today, the horsepower hour is rarely used in practical applications, having been largely replaced by the joule and other SI units. However, it may still be referenced in historical data, legacy systems, or specific industries dealing with older measurement standards within the energy and mechanical sectors.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.