Convert horsepower (electric) to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Terawatt
1 hp (electric) = 7.46e-10 TW
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to TW:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 7.46e-10 TW = 1.119e-08 TW
Horsepower (Electric) to Terawatt 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.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.