Convert dekawatt to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert dekawatt [daW] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to dekawatt.
1 daW = 0.0134040531176 hp (water). To convert dekawatt to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.0134040531176; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 74.6043 daW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 daW = 0.0134040531176 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 74.6043 daW
- 10 daW = 0.134040531176 hp (water)
- 100 daW = 1.34040531176 hp (water)
How to Convert Dekawatt to Horsepower (Water)
1 daW = 0.0134040531175817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 daW to hp (water):
15 daW = 15 × 0.0134040531175817 hp (water) = 0.201060796763725 hp (water)
Dekawatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| dekawatt | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 daW | 0.0134040531176 hp (water) |
| 2 daW | 0.0268081062352 hp (water) |
| 3 daW | 0.0402121593527 hp (water) |
| 5 daW | 0.0670202655879 hp (water) |
| 10 daW | 0.134040531176 hp (water) |
| 20 daW | 0.268081062352 hp (water) |
| 50 daW | 0.670202655879 hp (water) |
| 100 daW | 1.34040531176 hp (water) |
| 500 daW | 6.70202655879 hp (water) |
| 1000 daW | 13.4040531176 hp (water) |
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 dekawatt in horsepower (water)?
1 dekawatt (daW) = 0.0134040531176 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert dekawatt to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the dekawatt value by 0.0134040531176. For example, 25 daW × 0.0134040531176 = 0.33510132794 hp (water).
What is 10 dekawatt in horsepower (water)?
10 daW = 0.134040531176 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the dekawatt or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 daW equals only 0.0134040531176 hp (water).