Convert joule/hour to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert joule/hour [J/h] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to joule/hour.
1 J/h = 3.72506369854e-07 hp. To convert joule/hour to horsepower, multiply the value by 3.72506369854e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 2684517.85239 J/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 J/h = 3.72506369854e-07 hp
- 1 hp = 2684517.85239 J/h
- 10 J/h = 3.72506369854e-06 hp
- 100 J/h = 3.72506369854e-05 hp
How to Convert Joule/hour to Horsepower
1 J/h = 3.72506369853829e-07 hp
Example: convert 15 J/h to hp:
15 J/h = 15 × 3.72506369853829e-07 hp = 5.58759554780743e-06 hp
Joule/hour to Horsepower Conversion Table
| joule/hour | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 J/h | 3.72506369854e-07 hp |
| 2 J/h | 7.45012739708e-07 hp |
| 3 J/h | 1.11751910956e-06 hp |
| 5 J/h | 1.86253184927e-06 hp |
| 10 J/h | 3.72506369854e-06 hp |
| 20 J/h | 7.45012739708e-06 hp |
| 50 J/h | 1.86253184927e-05 hp |
| 100 J/h | 3.72506369854e-05 hp |
| 500 J/h | 0.000186253184927 hp |
| 1000 J/h | 0.000372506369854 hp |
Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.
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 joule/hour in horsepower?
1 joule/hour (J/h) = 3.72506369854e-07 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert joule/hour to horsepower?
Multiply the joule/hour value by 3.72506369854e-07. For example, 25 J/h × 3.72506369854e-07 = 9.31265924635e-06 hp.
What is 10 joule/hour in horsepower?
10 J/h = 3.72506369854e-06 hp.
Which unit is larger, the joule/hour or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 J/h equals only 3.72506369854e-07 hp.