Convert horsepower (metric) to kilojoule/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to kilojoule/hour [kJ/h], or Convert kilojoule/hour to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 2647.79549788 kJ/h. To convert horsepower (metric) to kilojoule/hour, multiply the value by 2647.79549788; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/h = 0.000377672671775 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) = 2647.79549788 kJ/h
- 1 kJ/h = 0.000377672671775 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 26477.9549788 kJ/h
- 100 hp (metric) = 264779.549788 kJ/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Kilojoule/hour
1 hp (metric) = 2647.79549788176 kJ/h
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to kJ/h:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 2647.79549788176 kJ/h = 39716.9324682265 kJ/h
Horsepower (Metric) to Kilojoule/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | kilojoule/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 2647.79549788 kJ/h |
| 2 hp (metric) | 5295.59099576 kJ/h |
| 3 hp (metric) | 7943.38649365 kJ/h |
| 5 hp (metric) | 13238.9774894 kJ/h |
| 10 hp (metric) | 26477.9549788 kJ/h |
| 20 hp (metric) | 52955.9099576 kJ/h |
| 50 hp (metric) | 132389.774894 kJ/h |
| 100 hp (metric) | 264779.549788 kJ/h |
| 500 hp (metric) | 1323897.74894 kJ/h |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 2647795.49788 kJ/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.
Kilojoule/hour
A kilojoule per hour (kJ/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per hour has been used as a measure of power in contexts where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, particularly in engineering and scientific applications, though it is less common than standard SI units like watts.
Current Use
kJ/h is used in specific fields such as thermodynamics and energy management to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in systems where energy is measured in kilojoules and the rate is expressed per hour, though it is often converted to watts for standardization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in kilojoule/hour?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 2647.79549788 kilojoule/hour (kJ/h).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to kilojoule/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 2647.79549788. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 2647.79549788 = 66194.887447 kJ/h.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in kilojoule/hour?
10 hp (metric) = 26477.9549788 kJ/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the kilojoule/hour?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) = 2647.79549788 kJ/h.