Convert horsepower (metric) to megajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to megajoule/second [MJ/s], or Convert megajoule/second to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 0.00073549875 MJ/s. To convert horsepower (metric) to megajoule/second, multiply the value by 0.00073549875; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MJ/s = 1359.6216173 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) = 0.00073549875 MJ/s
- 1 MJ/s = 1359.6216173 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 0.0073549875 MJ/s
- 100 hp (metric) = 0.073549875 MJ/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Megajoule/second
1 hp (metric) = 0.00073549875 MJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to MJ/s:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 0.00073549875 MJ/s = 0.01103248125 MJ/s
Horsepower (Metric) to Megajoule/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | megajoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 0.00073549875 MJ/s |
| 2 hp (metric) | 0.0014709975 MJ/s |
| 3 hp (metric) | 0.00220649625 MJ/s |
| 5 hp (metric) | 0.00367749375 MJ/s |
| 10 hp (metric) | 0.0073549875 MJ/s |
| 20 hp (metric) | 0.014709975 MJ/s |
| 50 hp (metric) | 0.0367749375 MJ/s |
| 100 hp (metric) | 0.073549875 MJ/s |
| 500 hp (metric) | 0.367749375 MJ/s |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 0.73549875 MJ/s |
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.
Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in megajoule/second?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 0.00073549875 megajoule/second (MJ/s).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to megajoule/second?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 0.00073549875. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 0.00073549875 = 0.01838746875 MJ/s.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in megajoule/second?
10 hp (metric) = 0.0073549875 MJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the megajoule/second?
The megajoule/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) equals only 0.00073549875 MJ/s.