Convert horsepower (electric) to femtowatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to femtowatt [fW], or Convert femtowatt to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Femtowatt
1 hp (electric) = 7.46e+17 fW
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to fW:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 7.46e+17 fW = 1.119e+19 fW
Horsepower (Electric) to Femtowatt 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.
Femtowatt
A femtowatt (fW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-15 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The femtowatt was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very small quantities of power, particularly in scientific and technological contexts, gaining recognition as the need to quantify minute power levels grew.
Current Use
Femtowatts are used in fields such as quantum physics, nanotechnology, and optical measurements, where precise measurement of extremely low power levels is required.