Convert horsepower (water) to newton meter/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to newton meter/second [N*m/s], or Convert newton meter/second to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 746.043 N*m/s. To convert horsepower (water) to newton meter/second, multiply the value by 746.043; to go the other way, divide by it (1 N*m/s = 0.00134040531176 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) = 746.043 N*m/s
- 1 N*m/s = 0.00134040531176 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 7460.43 N*m/s
- 100 hp (water) = 74604.3 N*m/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Newton Meter/second
1 hp (water) = 746.043 N*m/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to N*m/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 746.043 N*m/s = 11190.645 N*m/s
Horsepower (Water) to Newton Meter/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | newton meter/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 746.043 N*m/s |
| 2 hp (water) | 1492.086 N*m/s |
| 3 hp (water) | 2238.129 N*m/s |
| 5 hp (water) | 3730.215 N*m/s |
| 10 hp (water) | 7460.43 N*m/s |
| 20 hp (water) | 14920.86 N*m/s |
| 50 hp (water) | 37302.15 N*m/s |
| 100 hp (water) | 74604.3 N*m/s |
| 500 hp (water) | 373021.5 N*m/s |
| 1000 hp (water) | 746043 N*m/s |
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.
Newton Meter/second
A unit of power representing one newton meter of work done per second, equivalent to a watt.
History/Origin
The newton meter/second has been used in physics and engineering to quantify power, especially in contexts involving torque and rotational work, aligning with the SI system's units for work and time.
Current Use
Primarily used in engineering and physics to measure power in systems involving torque and rotational motion, often interchangeably with watts in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in newton meter/second?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 746.043 newton meter/second (N*m/s).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to newton meter/second?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 746.043. For example, 25 hp (water) × 746.043 = 18651.075 N*m/s.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in newton meter/second?
10 hp (water) = 7460.43 N*m/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the newton meter/second?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 746.043 N*m/s.