Convert erg/second to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1.3596e-10 hp (metric). To convert erg/second to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 1.3596e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 7354987500 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 = 1.3596e-10 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 7354987500 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1.3596216173e-09 hp (metric)
- 100 erg/s = 1.3596216173e-08 hp (metric)
How to Convert Erg/second to Horsepower (Metric)
1 erg/s = 1.3596216173039e-10 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 erg/s to hp (metric):
15 erg/s = 15 × 1.3596216173039e-10 hp (metric) = 2.03943242595586e-09 hp (metric)
Erg/second to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| erg/second | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 1.3596e-10 hp (metric) |
| 2 erg/s | 2.7192e-10 hp (metric) |
| 3 erg/s | 4.0789e-10 hp (metric) |
| 5 erg/s | 6.7981e-10 hp (metric) |
| 10 erg/s | 1.3596216173e-09 hp (metric) |
| 20 erg/s | 2.71924323461e-09 hp (metric) |
| 50 erg/s | 6.79810808652e-09 hp (metric) |
| 100 erg/s | 1.3596216173e-08 hp (metric) |
| 500 erg/s | 6.79810808652e-08 hp (metric) |
| 1000 erg/s | 1.3596216173e-07 hp (metric) |
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 (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in horsepower (metric)?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1.3596e-10 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert erg/second to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the erg/second value by 1.3596e-10. For example, 25 erg/s × 1.3596e-10 = 3.39905404326e-09 hp (metric).
What is 10 erg/second in horsepower (metric)?
10 erg/s = 1.3596216173e-09 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the horsepower (metric)?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1.3596e-10 hp (metric).