Convert hectowatt to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to hectowatt.
1 hW = 0.134102185866 hp. To convert hectowatt to horsepower, multiply the value by 0.134102185866; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 7.457 hW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hW = 0.134102185866 hp
- 1 hp = 7.457 hW
- 10 hW = 1.34102185866 hp
- 100 hW = 13.4102185866 hp
How to Convert Hectowatt to Horsepower
1 hW = 0.13410218586563 hp
Example: convert 15 hW to hp:
15 hW = 15 × 0.13410218586563 hp = 2.01153278798444 hp
Hectowatt to Horsepower Conversion Table
| hectowatt | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 0.134102185866 hp |
| 2 hW | 0.268204371731 hp |
| 3 hW | 0.402306557597 hp |
| 5 hW | 0.670510929328 hp |
| 10 hW | 1.34102185866 hp |
| 20 hW | 2.68204371731 hp |
| 50 hW | 6.70510929328 hp |
| 100 hW | 13.4102185866 hp |
| 500 hW | 67.0510929328 hp |
| 1000 hW | 134.102185866 hp |
Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hectowatt in horsepower?
1 hectowatt (hW) = 0.134102185866 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert hectowatt to horsepower?
Multiply the hectowatt value by 0.134102185866. For example, 25 hW × 0.134102185866 = 3.35255464664 hp.
What is 10 hectowatt in horsepower?
10 hW = 1.34102185866 hp.
Which unit is larger, the hectowatt or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 hW equals only 0.134102185866 hp.