Convert horsepower (electric) to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to horsepower (electric).
1 hp (electric) = 7.46e-07 GW. To convert horsepower (electric) to gigawatt, multiply the value by 7.46e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GW = 1340482.57373 hp (electric)). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp (electric) = 7.46e-07 GW
- 1 GW = 1340482.57373 hp (electric)
- 10 hp (electric) = 7.46e-06 GW
- 100 hp (electric) = 7.46e-05 GW
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Gigawatt
1 hp (electric) = 7.46e-07 GW
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to GW:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 7.46e-07 GW = 1.119e-05 GW
Horsepower (Electric) to Gigawatt Conversion Table
| horsepower (electric) | gigawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (electric) | 7.46e-07 GW |
| 2 hp (electric) | 1.492e-06 GW |
| 3 hp (electric) | 2.238e-06 GW |
| 5 hp (electric) | 3.73e-06 GW |
| 10 hp (electric) | 7.46e-06 GW |
| 20 hp (electric) | 1.492e-05 GW |
| 50 hp (electric) | 3.73e-05 GW |
| 100 hp (electric) | 7.46e-05 GW |
| 500 hp (electric) | 0.000373 GW |
| 1000 hp (electric) | 0.000746 GW |
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.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (electric) in gigawatt?
1 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)) = 7.46e-07 gigawatt (GW).
How do you convert horsepower (electric) to gigawatt?
Multiply the horsepower (electric) value by 7.46e-07. For example, 25 hp (electric) × 7.46e-07 = 1.865e-05 GW.
What is 10 horsepower (electric) in gigawatt?
10 hp (electric) = 7.46e-06 GW.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (electric) or the gigawatt?
The gigawatt is the larger unit: 1 hp (electric) equals only 7.46e-07 GW.