Convert horsepower (water) to terawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to terawatt [TW], or Convert terawatt to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 7.4604e-10 TW. To convert horsepower (water) to terawatt, multiply the value by 7.4604e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 TW = 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 TW
- 1 TW = 1340405311.76 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 7.46043e-09 TW
- 100 hp (water) = 7.46043e-08 TW
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Terawatt
1 hp (water) = 7.46043e-10 TW
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to TW:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 7.46043e-10 TW = 1.1190645e-08 TW
Horsepower (Water) to Terawatt Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | terawatt |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 7.4604e-10 TW |
| 2 hp (water) | 1.492086e-09 TW |
| 3 hp (water) | 2.238129e-09 TW |
| 5 hp (water) | 3.730215e-09 TW |
| 10 hp (water) | 7.46043e-09 TW |
| 20 hp (water) | 1.492086e-08 TW |
| 50 hp (water) | 3.730215e-08 TW |
| 100 hp (water) | 7.46043e-08 TW |
| 500 hp (water) | 3.730215e-07 TW |
| 1000 hp (water) | 7.46043e-07 TW |
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.
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in terawatt?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 7.4604e-10 terawatt (TW).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to terawatt?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 7.4604e-10. For example, 25 hp (water) × 7.4604e-10 = 1.8651075e-08 TW.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in terawatt?
10 hp (water) = 7.46043e-09 TW.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the terawatt?
The terawatt is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) equals only 7.4604e-10 TW.