Convert erg/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1.3410e-10 hp. To convert erg/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), 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 (550 Ft*lbf/s)
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 (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| erg/second | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 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 (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1.3410e-10 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert erg/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
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 (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 erg/s = 1.34102185866e-09 hp.
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1.3410e-10 hp.