Convert kilowatt-hour to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt-hour [kW*h] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to kilowatt-hour.
1 kW*h = 1.3596216173 hp*h. To convert kilowatt-hour to horsepower (metric) hour, multiply the value by 1.3596216173; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp*h = 0.73549875 kW*h). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kW*h = 1.3596216173 hp*h
- 1 hp*h = 0.73549875 kW*h
- 10 kW*h = 13.596216173 hp*h
- 100 kW*h = 135.96216173 hp*h
How to Convert Kilowatt-Hour to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 kW*h = 1.3596216173039 hp*h
Example: convert 15 kW*h to hp*h:
15 kW*h = 15 × 1.3596216173039 hp*h = 20.3943242595586 hp*h
Kilowatt-Hour to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
| kilowatt-hour | horsepower (metric) hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kW*h | 1.3596216173 hp*h |
| 2 kW*h | 2.71924323461 hp*h |
| 3 kW*h | 4.07886485191 hp*h |
| 5 kW*h | 6.79810808652 hp*h |
| 10 kW*h | 13.596216173 hp*h |
| 20 kW*h | 27.1924323461 hp*h |
| 50 kW*h | 67.9810808652 hp*h |
| 100 kW*h | 135.96216173 hp*h |
| 500 kW*h | 679.810808652 hp*h |
| 1000 kW*h | 1359.6216173 hp*h |
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 (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energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.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 kilowatt-hour in horsepower (metric) hour?
1 kilowatt-hour (kW*h) = 1.3596216173 horsepower (metric) hour (hp*h).
How do you convert kilowatt-hour to horsepower (metric) hour?
Multiply the kilowatt-hour value by 1.3596216173. For example, 25 kW*h × 1.3596216173 = 33.9905404326 hp*h.
What is 10 kilowatt-hour in horsepower (metric) hour?
10 kW*h = 13.596216173 hp*h.
Which unit is larger, the kilowatt-hour or the horsepower (metric) hour?
The kilowatt-hour is the larger unit: 1 kW*h = 1.3596216173 hp*h.