Convert kilowatt-hour to horsepower hour
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt-hour [kW*h] to horsepower hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower hour to kilowatt-hour.
How to Convert Kilowatt-Hour to Horsepower Hour
1 kW*h = 1.34102208844418 hp*h
Example: convert 15 kW*h to hp*h:
15 kW*h = 15 × 1.34102208844418 hp*h = 20.1153313266626 hp*h
Kilowatt-Hour to Horsepower Hour Conversion Table
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Kilowatt-Hour
A kilowatt-hour (kW·h) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or used when a power of one kilowatt is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-hour originated in the late 19th century with the development of electrical power systems, becoming a standard unit for measuring electrical energy consumption and billing.
Current Use
It is widely used today in electricity billing, energy consumption monitoring, and in various engineering and scientific applications to quantify electrical energy usage.
Horsepower Hour
A horsepower hour (hp*h) is a unit of energy representing the amount of energy equivalent to one horsepower of power sustained over one hour of time.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour originated from the traditional unit of horsepower used to quantify engine power, combined with the hour to measure energy consumption or production over time. It has been used primarily in engineering and energy industries to express energy usage or capacity.
Current Use
Today, the horsepower hour is rarely used in practical applications, having been largely replaced by the joule and other SI units. However, it may still be referenced in historical data, legacy systems, or specific industries dealing with older measurement standards within the energy and mechanical sectors.