Convert horsepower (water) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 1.0004599705 hp. To convert horsepower (water) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 1.0004599705; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 0.999540240978 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) = 1.0004599705 hp
- 1 hp = 0.999540240978 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 10.004599705 hp
- 100 hp (water) = 100.04599705 hp
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 hp (water) = 1.00045997049752 hp
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to hp:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 1.00045997049752 hp = 15.0068995574628 hp
Horsepower (Water) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 1.0004599705 hp |
| 2 hp (water) | 2.000919941 hp |
| 3 hp (water) | 3.00137991149 hp |
| 5 hp (water) | 5.00229985249 hp |
| 10 hp (water) | 10.004599705 hp |
| 20 hp (water) | 20.00919941 hp |
| 50 hp (water) | 50.0229985249 hp |
| 100 hp (water) | 100.04599705 hp |
| 500 hp (water) | 500.229985249 hp |
| 1000 hp (water) | 1000.4599705 hp |
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.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 1.0004599705 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 1.0004599705. For example, 25 hp (water) × 1.0004599705 = 25.0114992624 hp.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 hp (water) = 10.004599705 hp.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 1.0004599705 hp.