Convert erg/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1.3405e-10 hp (electric). To convert erg/second to horsepower (electric), multiply the value by 1.3405e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (electric) = 7460000000 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 = 1.3405e-10 hp (electric)
- 1 hp (electric) = 7460000000 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1.34048257373e-09 hp (electric)
- 100 erg/s = 1.34048257373e-08 hp (electric)
How to Convert Erg/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 erg/s = 1.34048257372654e-10 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 erg/s to hp (electric):
15 erg/s = 15 × 1.34048257372654e-10 hp (electric) = 2.01072386058981e-09 hp (electric)
Erg/second to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
| erg/second | horsepower (electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 1.3405e-10 hp (electric) |
| 2 erg/s | 2.6810e-10 hp (electric) |
| 3 erg/s | 4.0214e-10 hp (electric) |
| 5 erg/s | 6.7024e-10 hp (electric) |
| 10 erg/s | 1.34048257373e-09 hp (electric) |
| 20 erg/s | 2.68096514745e-09 hp (electric) |
| 50 erg/s | 6.70241286863e-09 hp (electric) |
| 100 erg/s | 1.34048257373e-08 hp (electric) |
| 500 erg/s | 6.70241286863e-08 hp (electric) |
| 1000 erg/s | 1.34048257373e-07 hp (electric) |
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 (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in horsepower (electric)?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1.3405e-10 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)).
How do you convert erg/second to horsepower (electric)?
Multiply the erg/second value by 1.3405e-10. For example, 25 erg/s × 1.3405e-10 = 3.35120643432e-09 hp (electric).
What is 10 erg/second in horsepower (electric)?
10 erg/s = 1.34048257373e-09 hp (electric).
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the horsepower (electric)?
The horsepower (electric) is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1.3405e-10 hp (electric).