Convert horsepower (water) to kilojoule/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to kilojoule/hour [kJ/h], or Convert kilojoule/hour to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 2685.75479785 kJ/h. To convert horsepower (water) to kilojoule/hour, multiply the value by 2685.75479785; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kJ/h = 0.00037233480912 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) = 2685.75479785 kJ/h
- 1 kJ/h = 0.00037233480912 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 26857.5479785 kJ/h
- 100 hp (water) = 268575.479785 kJ/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Kilojoule/hour
1 hp (water) = 2685.7547978514 kJ/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to kJ/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 2685.7547978514 kJ/h = 40286.3219677709 kJ/h
Horsepower (Water) to Kilojoule/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | kilojoule/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 2685.75479785 kJ/h |
| 2 hp (water) | 5371.5095957 kJ/h |
| 3 hp (water) | 8057.26439355 kJ/h |
| 5 hp (water) | 13428.7739893 kJ/h |
| 10 hp (water) | 26857.5479785 kJ/h |
| 20 hp (water) | 53715.095957 kJ/h |
| 50 hp (water) | 134287.739893 kJ/h |
| 100 hp (water) | 268575.479785 kJ/h |
| 500 hp (water) | 1342877.39893 kJ/h |
| 1000 hp (water) | 2685754.79785 kJ/h |
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.
Kilojoule/hour
A kilojoule per hour (kJ/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per hour has been used as a measure of power in contexts where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, particularly in engineering and scientific applications, though it is less common than standard SI units like watts.
Current Use
kJ/h is used in specific fields such as thermodynamics and energy management to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in systems where energy is measured in kilojoules and the rate is expressed per hour, though it is often converted to watts for standardization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in kilojoule/hour?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 2685.75479785 kilojoule/hour (kJ/h).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to kilojoule/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 2685.75479785. For example, 25 hp (water) × 2685.75479785 = 67143.8699463 kJ/h.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in kilojoule/hour?
10 hp (water) = 26857.5479785 kJ/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the kilojoule/hour?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 2685.75479785 kJ/h.