Convert horsepower to centiwatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to centiwatt [cW], or Convert centiwatt to horsepower.
1 hp = 74570 cW. To convert horsepower to centiwatt, multiply the value by 74570; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cW = 1.34102185866e-05 hp). 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 = 74570 cW
- 1 cW = 1.34102185866e-05 hp
- 10 hp = 745700 cW
- 100 hp = 7457000 cW
How to Convert Horsepower to Centiwatt
1 hp = 74570 cW
Example: convert 15 hp to cW:
15 hp = 15 × 74570 cW = 1118550 cW
Horsepower to Centiwatt Conversion Table
| horsepower | centiwatt |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 74570 cW |
| 2 hp | 149140 cW |
| 3 hp | 223710 cW |
| 5 hp | 372850 cW |
| 10 hp | 745700 cW |
| 20 hp | 1491400 cW |
| 50 hp | 3728500 cW |
| 100 hp | 7457000 cW |
| 500 hp | 37285000 cW |
| 1000 hp | 74570000 cW |
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower in centiwatt?
1 horsepower (hp) = 74570 centiwatt (cW).
How do you convert horsepower to centiwatt?
Multiply the horsepower value by 74570. For example, 25 hp × 74570 = 1864250 cW.
What is 10 horsepower in centiwatt?
10 hp = 745700 cW.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the centiwatt?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 hp = 74570 cW.