Convert horsepower (metric) to joule/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to joule/hour [J/h], or Convert joule/hour to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 2647793.38177 J/h. To convert horsepower (metric) to joule/hour, multiply the value by 2647793.38177; to go the other way, divide by it (1 J/h = 3.77672973611e-07 hp (metric)). 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 (metric) = 2647793.38177 J/h
- 1 J/h = 3.77672973611e-07 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 26477933.8177 J/h
- 100 hp (metric) = 264779338.177 J/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Joule/hour
1 hp (metric) = 2647793.38176529 J/h
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to J/h:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 2647793.38176529 J/h = 39716900.7264794 J/h
Horsepower (Metric) to Joule/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | joule/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 2647793.38177 J/h |
| 2 hp (metric) | 5295586.76353 J/h |
| 3 hp (metric) | 7943380.1453 J/h |
| 5 hp (metric) | 13238966.9088 J/h |
| 10 hp (metric) | 26477933.8177 J/h |
| 20 hp (metric) | 52955867.6353 J/h |
| 50 hp (metric) | 132389669.088 J/h |
| 100 hp (metric) | 264779338.177 J/h |
| 500 hp (metric) | 1323896690.88 J/h |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 2647793381.77 J/h |
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.
Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in joule/hour?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 2647793.38177 joule/hour (J/h).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to joule/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 2647793.38177. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 2647793.38177 = 66194834.5441 J/h.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in joule/hour?
10 hp (metric) = 26477933.8177 J/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the joule/hour?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) = 2647793.38177 J/h.