Convert erg/second to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1.3410e-10 hp. To convert erg/second to horsepower, multiply the value by 1.3410e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 7457000000 erg/s). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 erg/s = 1.3410e-10 hp
- 1 hp = 7457000000 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1.34102185866e-09 hp
- 100 erg/s = 1.34102185866e-08 hp
How to Convert Erg/second to Horsepower
1 erg/s = 1.3410218586563e-10 hp
Example: convert 15 erg/s to hp:
15 erg/s = 15 × 1.3410218586563e-10 hp = 2.01153278798444e-09 hp
Erg/second to Horsepower Conversion Table
| erg/second | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 1.3410e-10 hp |
| 2 erg/s | 2.6820e-10 hp |
| 3 erg/s | 4.0231e-10 hp |
| 5 erg/s | 6.7051e-10 hp |
| 10 erg/s | 1.34102185866e-09 hp |
| 20 erg/s | 2.68204371731e-09 hp |
| 50 erg/s | 6.70510929328e-09 hp |
| 100 erg/s | 1.34102185866e-08 hp |
| 500 erg/s | 6.70510929328e-08 hp |
| 1000 erg/s | 1.34102185866e-07 hp |
Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in horsepower?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1.3410e-10 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert erg/second to horsepower?
Multiply the erg/second value by 1.3410e-10. For example, 25 erg/s × 1.3410e-10 = 3.35255464664e-09 hp.
What is 10 erg/second in horsepower?
10 erg/s = 1.34102185866e-09 hp.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1.3410e-10 hp.