Convert horsepower (water) to terajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to terajoule/second [TJ/s], or Convert terajoule/second to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 7.4604e-10 TJ/s. To convert horsepower (water) to terajoule/second, multiply the value by 7.4604e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 TJ/s = 1340405311.76 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) = 7.4604e-10 TJ/s
- 1 TJ/s = 1340405311.76 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 7.46043e-09 TJ/s
- 100 hp (water) = 7.46043e-08 TJ/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Terajoule/second
1 hp (water) = 7.46043e-10 TJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to TJ/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 7.46043e-10 TJ/s = 1.1190645e-08 TJ/s
Horsepower (Water) to Terajoule/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | terajoule/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 7.4604e-10 TJ/s |
| 2 hp (water) | 1.492086e-09 TJ/s |
| 3 hp (water) | 2.238129e-09 TJ/s |
| 5 hp (water) | 3.730215e-09 TJ/s |
| 10 hp (water) | 7.46043e-09 TJ/s |
| 20 hp (water) | 1.492086e-08 TJ/s |
| 50 hp (water) | 3.730215e-08 TJ/s |
| 100 hp (water) | 7.46043e-08 TJ/s |
| 500 hp (water) | 3.730215e-07 TJ/s |
| 1000 hp (water) | 7.46043e-07 TJ/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.
Terajoule/second
A terajoule per second (TJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one trillion joules of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The terajoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), with 'tera' indicating a factor of 10^12. It is used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very high power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production.
Current Use
TJ/s is used to quantify extremely high power outputs, such as in large-scale energy systems, astrophysical phenomena, and nuclear reactions, where conventional units like watts are insufficient to express the magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in terajoule/second?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 7.4604e-10 terajoule/second (TJ/s).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to terajoule/second?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 7.4604e-10. For example, 25 hp (water) × 7.4604e-10 = 1.8651075e-08 TJ/s.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in terajoule/second?
10 hp (water) = 7.46043e-09 TJ/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the terajoule/second?
The terajoule/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) equals only 7.4604e-10 TJ/s.