Convert hectowatt to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to hectowatt.
1 hW = 0.134040531176 hp (water). To convert hectowatt to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.134040531176; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 7.46043 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 = 0.134040531176 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 7.46043 hW
- 10 hW = 1.34040531176 hp (water)
- 100 hW = 13.4040531176 hp (water)
How to Convert Hectowatt to Horsepower (Water)
1 hW = 0.134040531175817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 hW to hp (water):
15 hW = 15 × 0.134040531175817 hp (water) = 2.01060796763725 hp (water)
Hectowatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| hectowatt | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 hW | 0.134040531176 hp (water) |
| 2 hW | 0.268081062352 hp (water) |
| 3 hW | 0.402121593527 hp (water) |
| 5 hW | 0.670202655879 hp (water) |
| 10 hW | 1.34040531176 hp (water) |
| 20 hW | 2.68081062352 hp (water) |
| 50 hW | 6.70202655879 hp (water) |
| 100 hW | 13.4040531176 hp (water) |
| 500 hW | 67.0202655879 hp (water) |
| 1000 hW | 134.040531176 hp (water) |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 hectowatt in horsepower (water)?
1 hectowatt (hW) = 0.134040531176 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert hectowatt to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the hectowatt value by 0.134040531176. For example, 25 hW × 0.134040531176 = 3.3510132794 hp (water).
What is 10 hectowatt in horsepower (water)?
10 hW = 1.34040531176 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the hectowatt or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hW equals only 0.134040531176 hp (water).