Convert hectowatt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 hW = 0.13410218586563 hp
Example: convert 15 hW to hp:
15 hW = 15 × 0.13410218586563 hp = 2.01153278798444 hp
Hectowatt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.