Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to dekawatt

Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).




How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Dekawatt

1 hp = 74.57 daW

Example: convert 15 hp to daW:
15 hp = 15 × 74.57 daW = 1118.55 daW


Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Dekawatt Conversion Table

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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.


Dekawatt

A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.

History/Origin

The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.

Current Use

The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.



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