Convert joule/hour to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert joule/hour [J/h] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to joule/hour.
1 J/h = 3.72356568365e-07 hp (electric). To convert joule/hour to horsepower (electric), multiply the value by 3.72356568365e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (electric) = 2685597.85152 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 = 3.72356568365e-07 hp (electric)
- 1 hp (electric) = 2685597.85152 J/h
- 10 J/h = 3.72356568365e-06 hp (electric)
- 100 J/h = 3.72356568365e-05 hp (electric)
How to Convert Joule/hour to Horsepower (Electric)
1 J/h = 3.72356568364611e-07 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 J/h to hp (electric):
15 J/h = 15 × 3.72356568364611e-07 hp (electric) = 5.58534852546917e-06 hp (electric)
Joule/hour to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
| joule/hour | horsepower (electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 J/h | 3.72356568365e-07 hp (electric) |
| 2 J/h | 7.44713136729e-07 hp (electric) |
| 3 J/h | 1.11706970509e-06 hp (electric) |
| 5 J/h | 1.86178284182e-06 hp (electric) |
| 10 J/h | 3.72356568365e-06 hp (electric) |
| 20 J/h | 7.44713136729e-06 hp (electric) |
| 50 J/h | 1.86178284182e-05 hp (electric) |
| 100 J/h | 3.72356568365e-05 hp (electric) |
| 500 J/h | 0.000186178284182 hp (electric) |
| 1000 J/h | 0.000372356568365 hp (electric) |
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 (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 joule/hour in horsepower (electric)?
1 joule/hour (J/h) = 3.72356568365e-07 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)).
How do you convert joule/hour to horsepower (electric)?
Multiply the joule/hour value by 3.72356568365e-07. For example, 25 J/h × 3.72356568365e-07 = 9.30891420912e-06 hp (electric).
What is 10 joule/hour in horsepower (electric)?
10 J/h = 3.72356568365e-06 hp (electric).
Which unit is larger, the joule/hour or the horsepower (electric)?
The horsepower (electric) is the larger unit: 1 J/h equals only 3.72356568365e-07 hp (electric).