Convert joule/hour to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert joule/hour [J/h] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to joule/hour.
1 J/h = 3.7233510669e-07 hp (water). To convert joule/hour to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 3.7233510669e-07; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 2685752.6514 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 = 3.7233510669e-07 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 2685752.6514 J/h
- 10 J/h = 3.7233510669e-06 hp (water)
- 100 J/h = 3.7233510669e-05 hp (water)
How to Convert Joule/hour to Horsepower (Water)
1 J/h = 3.72335106689561e-07 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 J/h to hp (water):
15 J/h = 15 × 3.72335106689561e-07 hp (water) = 5.58502660034341e-06 hp (water)
Joule/hour to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| joule/hour | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 J/h | 3.7233510669e-07 hp (water) |
| 2 J/h | 7.44670213379e-07 hp (water) |
| 3 J/h | 1.11700532007e-06 hp (water) |
| 5 J/h | 1.86167553345e-06 hp (water) |
| 10 J/h | 3.7233510669e-06 hp (water) |
| 20 J/h | 7.44670213379e-06 hp (water) |
| 50 J/h | 1.86167553345e-05 hp (water) |
| 100 J/h | 3.7233510669e-05 hp (water) |
| 500 J/h | 0.000186167553345 hp (water) |
| 1000 J/h | 0.00037233510669 hp (water) |
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 (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 joule/hour in horsepower (water)?
1 joule/hour (J/h) = 3.7233510669e-07 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert joule/hour to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the joule/hour value by 3.7233510669e-07. For example, 25 J/h × 3.7233510669e-07 = 9.30837766724e-06 hp (water).
What is 10 joule/hour in horsepower (water)?
10 J/h = 3.7233510669e-06 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the joule/hour or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 J/h equals only 3.7233510669e-07 hp (water).