Convert horsepower (water) to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Horsepower (Electric)
1 hp (water) = 1.00005764075067 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to hp (electric):
15 hp (water) = 15 × 1.00005764075067 hp (electric) = 15.0008646112601 hp (electric)
Horsepower (Water) to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
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.