Convert hectowatt to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to hectowatt.
1 hW = 0.134048257373 hp (electric). To convert hectowatt to horsepower (electric), multiply the value by 0.134048257373; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (electric) = 7.46 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 = 0.134048257373 hp (electric)
- 1 hp (electric) = 7.46 hW
- 10 hW = 1.34048257373 hp (electric)
- 100 hW = 13.4048257373 hp (electric)
How to Convert Hectowatt to Horsepower (Electric)
1 hW = 0.134048257372654 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 hW to hp (electric):
15 hW = 15 × 0.134048257372654 hp (electric) = 2.01072386058981 hp (electric)
Hectowatt to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
| hectowatt | horsepower (electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 0.134048257373 hp (electric) |
| 2 hW | 0.268096514745 hp (electric) |
| 3 hW | 0.402144772118 hp (electric) |
| 5 hW | 0.670241286863 hp (electric) |
| 10 hW | 1.34048257373 hp (electric) |
| 20 hW | 2.68096514745 hp (electric) |
| 50 hW | 6.70241286863 hp (electric) |
| 100 hW | 13.4048257373 hp (electric) |
| 500 hW | 67.0241286863 hp (electric) |
| 1000 hW | 134.048257373 hp (electric) |
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 (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hectowatt in horsepower (electric)?
1 hectowatt (hW) = 0.134048257373 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)).
How do you convert hectowatt to horsepower (electric)?
Multiply the hectowatt value by 0.134048257373. For example, 25 hW × 0.134048257373 = 3.35120643432 hp (electric).
What is 10 hectowatt in horsepower (electric)?
10 hW = 1.34048257373 hp (electric).
Which unit is larger, the hectowatt or the horsepower (electric)?
The horsepower (electric) is the larger unit: 1 hW equals only 0.134048257373 hp (electric).