Convert horsepower (electric) to centiwatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to centiwatt [cW], or Convert centiwatt to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Centiwatt
1 hp (electric) = 74600 cW
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to cW:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 74600 cW = 1119000 cW
Horsepower (Electric) to Centiwatt Conversion Table
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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.
Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.