Convert hectowatt to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to hectowatt.
1 hW = 0.13596216173 hp (metric). To convert hectowatt to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 0.13596216173; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 7.3549875 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 = 0.13596216173 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 7.3549875 hW
- 10 hW = 1.3596216173 hp (metric)
- 100 hW = 13.596216173 hp (metric)
How to Convert Hectowatt to Horsepower (Metric)
1 hW = 0.13596216173039 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 hW to hp (metric):
15 hW = 15 × 0.13596216173039 hp (metric) = 2.03943242595586 hp (metric)
Hectowatt to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| hectowatt | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 0.13596216173 hp (metric) |
| 2 hW | 0.271924323461 hp (metric) |
| 3 hW | 0.407886485191 hp (metric) |
| 5 hW | 0.679810808652 hp (metric) |
| 10 hW | 1.3596216173 hp (metric) |
| 20 hW | 2.71924323461 hp (metric) |
| 50 hW | 6.79810808652 hp (metric) |
| 100 hW | 13.596216173 hp (metric) |
| 500 hW | 67.9810808652 hp (metric) |
| 1000 hW | 135.96216173 hp (metric) |
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 (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hectowatt in horsepower (metric)?
1 hectowatt (hW) = 0.13596216173 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert hectowatt to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the hectowatt value by 0.13596216173. For example, 25 hW × 0.13596216173 = 3.39905404326 hp (metric).
What is 10 hectowatt in horsepower (metric)?
10 hW = 1.3596216173 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the hectowatt or the horsepower (metric)?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 hW equals only 0.13596216173 hp (metric).