Convert erg/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to erg/second.
1 erg/s = 1.3404e-10 hp (water). To convert erg/second to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 1.3404e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 7460430000 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 = 1.3404e-10 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 7460430000 erg/s
- 10 erg/s = 1.34040531176e-09 hp (water)
- 100 erg/s = 1.34040531176e-08 hp (water)
How to Convert Erg/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 erg/s = 1.34040531175817e-10 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 erg/s to hp (water):
15 erg/s = 15 × 1.34040531175817e-10 hp (water) = 2.01060796763725e-09 hp (water)
Erg/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| erg/second | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 erg/s | 1.3404e-10 hp (water) |
| 2 erg/s | 2.6808e-10 hp (water) |
| 3 erg/s | 4.0212e-10 hp (water) |
| 5 erg/s | 6.7020e-10 hp (water) |
| 10 erg/s | 1.34040531176e-09 hp (water) |
| 20 erg/s | 2.68081062352e-09 hp (water) |
| 50 erg/s | 6.70202655879e-09 hp (water) |
| 100 erg/s | 1.34040531176e-08 hp (water) |
| 500 erg/s | 6.70202655879e-08 hp (water) |
| 1000 erg/s | 1.34040531176e-07 hp (water) |
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 (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg/second in horsepower (water)?
1 erg/second (erg/s) = 1.3404e-10 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert erg/second to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the erg/second value by 1.3404e-10. For example, 25 erg/s × 1.3404e-10 = 3.3510132794e-09 hp (water).
What is 10 erg/second in horsepower (water)?
10 erg/s = 1.34040531176e-09 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the erg/second or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 erg/s equals only 1.3404e-10 hp (water).