Convert joule/hour to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert joule/hour [J/h] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to joule/hour.
How to Convert Joule/hour to Horsepower (Metric)
1 J/h = 3.77672973611444e-07 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 J/h to hp (metric):
15 J/h = 15 × 3.77672973611444e-07 hp (metric) = 5.66509460417166e-06 hp (metric)
Joule/hour to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.