Convert horsepower (water) to watt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to watt [W], or Convert watt to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 746.043 W. To convert horsepower (water) to watt, multiply the value by 746.043; to go the other way, divide by it (1 W = 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 W
- 1 W = 0.00134040531176 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 7460.43 W
- 100 hp (water) = 74604.3 W
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Watt
1 hp (water) = 746.043 W
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to W:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 746.043 W = 11190.645 W
Horsepower (Water) to Watt Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | watt |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 746.043 W |
| 2 hp (water) | 1492.086 W |
| 3 hp (water) | 2238.129 W |
| 5 hp (water) | 3730.215 W |
| 10 hp (water) | 7460.43 W |
| 20 hp (water) | 14920.86 W |
| 50 hp (water) | 37302.15 W |
| 100 hp (water) | 74604.3 W |
| 500 hp (water) | 373021.5 W |
| 1000 hp (water) | 746043 W |
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.
Watt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, in 1889. It was adopted as the SI unit of power to standardize measurements in science and engineering.
Current Use
The watt is widely used today to quantify power in electrical devices, engines, and energy consumption, serving as a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and everyday applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in watt?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 746.043 watt (W).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to watt?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 746.043. For example, 25 hp (water) × 746.043 = 18651.075 W.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in watt?
10 hp (water) = 7460.43 W.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the watt?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 746.043 W.