Convert horsepower (boiler) to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Gigawatt
1 hp (boiler) = 9.81e-06 GW
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to GW:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 9.81e-06 GW = 0.00014715 GW
Horsepower (Boiler) to Gigawatt Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.