Convert horsepower (electric) to joule/second

Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to joule/second [J/s], or Convert joule/second to horsepower (electric).

1 hp (electric) = 746 J/s. To convert horsepower (electric) to joule/second, multiply the value by 746; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/s = 0.00134048257373 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) = 746 J/s
  • 1 J/s = 0.00134048257373 hp (electric)
  • 10 hp (electric) = 7460 J/s
  • 100 hp (electric) = 74600 J/s



How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Joule/second

1 hp (electric) = 746 J/s

Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to J/s:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 746 J/s = 11190 J/s


Horsepower (Electric) to Joule/second Conversion Table

horsepower (electric) joule/second
1 hp (electric) 746 J/s
2 hp (electric) 1492 J/s
3 hp (electric) 2238 J/s
5 hp (electric) 3730 J/s
10 hp (electric) 7460 J/s
20 hp (electric) 14920 J/s
50 hp (electric) 37300 J/s
100 hp (electric) 74600 J/s
500 hp (electric) 373000 J/s
1000 hp (electric) 746000 J/s

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.


Joule/second

The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.

History/Origin

The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.

Current Use

J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 horsepower (electric) in joule/second?

1 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)) = 746 joule/second (J/s).

How do you convert horsepower (electric) to joule/second?

Multiply the horsepower (electric) value by 746. For example, 25 hp (electric) × 746 = 18650 J/s.

What is 10 horsepower (electric) in joule/second?

10 hp (electric) = 7460 J/s.

Which unit is larger, the horsepower (electric) or the joule/second?

The horsepower (electric) is the larger unit: 1 hp (electric) = 746 J/s.



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