Convert horsepower to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to horsepower.
1 hp = 0.999597855228 hp (electric). To convert horsepower to horsepower (electric), multiply the value by 0.999597855228; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (electric) = 1.00040230656 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 = 0.999597855228 hp (electric)
- 1 hp (electric) = 1.00040230656 hp
- 10 hp = 9.99597855228 hp (electric)
- 100 hp = 99.9597855228 hp (electric)
How to Convert Horsepower to Horsepower (Electric)
1 hp = 0.999597855227882 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 hp to hp (electric):
15 hp = 15 × 0.999597855227882 hp (electric) = 14.9939678284182 hp (electric)
Horsepower to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
| horsepower | horsepower (electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.999597855228 hp (electric) |
| 2 hp | 1.99919571046 hp (electric) |
| 3 hp | 2.99879356568 hp (electric) |
| 5 hp | 4.99798927614 hp (electric) |
| 10 hp | 9.99597855228 hp (electric) |
| 20 hp | 19.9919571046 hp (electric) |
| 50 hp | 49.9798927614 hp (electric) |
| 100 hp | 99.9597855228 hp (electric) |
| 500 hp | 499.798927614 hp (electric) |
| 1000 hp | 999.597855228 hp (electric) |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower in horsepower (electric)?
1 horsepower (hp) = 0.999597855228 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)).
How do you convert horsepower to horsepower (electric)?
Multiply the horsepower value by 0.999597855228. For example, 25 hp × 0.999597855228 = 24.9899463807 hp (electric).
What is 10 horsepower in horsepower (electric)?
10 hp = 9.99597855228 hp (electric).
Which unit is larger, the horsepower or the horsepower (electric)?
The horsepower (electric) is the larger unit: 1 hp equals only 0.999597855228 hp (electric).