Convert horsepower (water) to gigawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to gigawatt [GW], or Convert gigawatt to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 7.46043e-07 GW. To convert horsepower (water) to gigawatt, multiply the value by 7.46043e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 GW = 1340405.31176 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) = 7.46043e-07 GW
- 1 GW = 1340405.31176 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 7.46043e-06 GW
- 100 hp (water) = 7.46043e-05 GW
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Gigawatt
1 hp (water) = 7.46043e-07 GW
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to GW:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 7.46043e-07 GW = 1.1190645e-05 GW
Horsepower (Water) to Gigawatt Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | gigawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 7.46043e-07 GW |
| 2 hp (water) | 1.492086e-06 GW |
| 3 hp (water) | 2.238129e-06 GW |
| 5 hp (water) | 3.730215e-06 GW |
| 10 hp (water) | 7.46043e-06 GW |
| 20 hp (water) | 1.492086e-05 GW |
| 50 hp (water) | 3.730215e-05 GW |
| 100 hp (water) | 7.46043e-05 GW |
| 500 hp (water) | 0.0003730215 GW |
| 1000 hp (water) | 0.000746043 GW |
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.
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in gigawatt?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 7.46043e-07 gigawatt (GW).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to gigawatt?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 7.46043e-07. For example, 25 hp (water) × 7.46043e-07 = 1.8651075e-05 GW.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in gigawatt?
10 hp (water) = 7.46043e-06 GW.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the gigawatt?
The gigawatt is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) equals only 7.46043e-07 GW.