Convert horsepower (water) to dekawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 74.6043 daW. To convert horsepower (water) to dekawatt, multiply the value by 74.6043; to go the other way, divide by it (1 daW = 0.0134040531176 hp (water)). 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 (water) = 74.6043 daW
- 1 daW = 0.0134040531176 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 746.043 daW
- 100 hp (water) = 7460.43 daW
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Dekawatt
1 hp (water) = 74.6043 daW
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to daW:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 74.6043 daW = 1119.0645 daW
Horsepower (Water) to Dekawatt Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | dekawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 74.6043 daW |
| 2 hp (water) | 149.2086 daW |
| 3 hp (water) | 223.8129 daW |
| 5 hp (water) | 373.0215 daW |
| 10 hp (water) | 746.043 daW |
| 20 hp (water) | 1492.086 daW |
| 50 hp (water) | 3730.215 daW |
| 100 hp (water) | 7460.43 daW |
| 500 hp (water) | 37302.15 daW |
| 1000 hp (water) | 74604.3 daW |
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in dekawatt?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 74.6043 dekawatt (daW).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to dekawatt?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 74.6043. For example, 25 hp (water) × 74.6043 = 1865.1075 daW.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in dekawatt?
10 hp (water) = 746.043 daW.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the dekawatt?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 74.6043 daW.