Convert kilojoule to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule [kJ] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to kilojoule.
1 kJ = 0.000377672671473 hp*h. To convert kilojoule to horsepower (metric) hour, multiply the value by 0.000377672671473; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp*h = 2647.7955 kJ). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kJ = 0.000377672671473 hp*h
- 1 hp*h = 2647.7955 kJ
- 10 kJ = 0.00377672671473 hp*h
- 100 kJ = 0.0377672671473 hp*h
How to Convert Kilojoule to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 kJ = 0.000377672671473307 hp*h
Example: convert 15 kJ to hp*h:
15 kJ = 15 × 0.000377672671473307 hp*h = 0.0056650900720996 hp*h
Kilojoule to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
| kilojoule | horsepower (metric) hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kJ | 0.000377672671473 hp*h |
| 2 kJ | 0.000755345342947 hp*h |
| 3 kJ | 0.00113301801442 hp*h |
| 5 kJ | 0.00188836335737 hp*h |
| 10 kJ | 0.00377672671473 hp*h |
| 20 kJ | 0.00755345342947 hp*h |
| 50 kJ | 0.0188836335737 hp*h |
| 100 kJ | 0.0377672671473 hp*h |
| 500 kJ | 0.188836335737 hp*h |
| 1000 kJ | 0.377672671473 hp*h |
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilojoule in horsepower (metric) hour?
1 kilojoule (kJ) = 0.000377672671473 horsepower (metric) hour (hp*h).
How do you convert kilojoule to horsepower (metric) hour?
Multiply the kilojoule value by 0.000377672671473. For example, 25 kJ × 0.000377672671473 = 0.00944181678683 hp*h.
What is 10 kilojoule in horsepower (metric) hour?
10 kJ = 0.00377672671473 hp*h.
Which unit is larger, the kilojoule or the horsepower (metric) hour?
The horsepower (metric) hour is the larger unit: 1 kJ equals only 0.000377672671473 hp*h.