Convert deciwatt to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert deciwatt [dW] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to deciwatt.
1 dW = 0.000134040531176 hp (water). To convert deciwatt to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.000134040531176; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 7460.43 dW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dW = 0.000134040531176 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 7460.43 dW
- 10 dW = 0.00134040531176 hp (water)
- 100 dW = 0.0134040531176 hp (water)
How to Convert Deciwatt to Horsepower (Water)
1 dW = 0.000134040531175817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 dW to hp (water):
15 dW = 15 × 0.000134040531175817 hp (water) = 0.00201060796763725 hp (water)
Deciwatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| deciwatt | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 dW | 0.000134040531176 hp (water) |
| 2 dW | 0.000268081062352 hp (water) |
| 3 dW | 0.000402121593527 hp (water) |
| 5 dW | 0.000670202655879 hp (water) |
| 10 dW | 0.00134040531176 hp (water) |
| 20 dW | 0.00268081062352 hp (water) |
| 50 dW | 0.00670202655879 hp (water) |
| 100 dW | 0.0134040531176 hp (water) |
| 500 dW | 0.0670202655879 hp (water) |
| 1000 dW | 0.134040531176 hp (water) |
Deciwatt
A deciwatt (dW) is a unit of power equal to one-tenth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The deciwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's decimal prefixes to provide convenient submultiples of the watt, though it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
Deciwatt is rarely used in modern applications; it may appear in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical calculations involving small power levels.
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 deciwatt in horsepower (water)?
1 deciwatt (dW) = 0.000134040531176 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert deciwatt to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the deciwatt value by 0.000134040531176. For example, 25 dW × 0.000134040531176 = 0.0033510132794 hp (water).
What is 10 deciwatt in horsepower (water)?
10 dW = 0.00134040531176 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the deciwatt or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 dW equals only 0.000134040531176 hp (water).