Convert erg/second to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1.0194e-11 hp (boiler). To convert erg/second to horsepower (boiler), multiply the value by 1.0194e-11; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (boiler) = 98100000000 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 = 1.0194e-11 hp (boiler)
- 1 hp (boiler) = 98100000000 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1.0194e-10 hp (boiler)
- 100 erg/s = 1.01936799185e-09 hp (boiler)
How to Convert Erg/second to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 erg/s = 1.01936799184506e-11 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 erg/s to hp (boiler):
15 erg/s = 15 × 1.01936799184506e-11 hp (boiler) = 1.52905198776758e-10 hp (boiler)
Erg/second to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
| erg/second | horsepower (boiler) |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 1.0194e-11 hp (boiler) |
| 2 erg/s | 2.0387e-11 hp (boiler) |
| 3 erg/s | 3.0581e-11 hp (boiler) |
| 5 erg/s | 5.0968e-11 hp (boiler) |
| 10 erg/s | 1.0194e-10 hp (boiler) |
| 20 erg/s | 2.0387e-10 hp (boiler) |
| 50 erg/s | 5.0968e-10 hp (boiler) |
| 100 erg/s | 1.01936799185e-09 hp (boiler) |
| 500 erg/s | 5.09683995923e-09 hp (boiler) |
| 1000 erg/s | 1.01936799185e-08 hp (boiler) |
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 (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in horsepower (boiler)?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1.0194e-11 horsepower (boiler) (hp (boiler)).
How do you convert erg/second to horsepower (boiler)?
Multiply the erg/second value by 1.0194e-11. For example, 25 erg/s × 1.0194e-11 = 2.5484e-10 hp (boiler).
What is 10 erg/second in horsepower (boiler)?
10 erg/s = 1.0194e-10 hp (boiler).
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the horsepower (boiler)?
The horsepower (boiler) is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1.0194e-11 hp (boiler).