Convert joule/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert joule/second [J/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to joule/second.
1 J/s = 0.00134040531176 hp (water). To convert joule/second to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.00134040531176; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 746.043 J/s). 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/s = 0.00134040531176 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 746.043 J/s
- 10 J/s = 0.0134040531176 hp (water)
- 100 J/s = 0.134040531176 hp (water)
How to Convert Joule/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 J/s = 0.00134040531175817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 J/s to hp (water):
15 J/s = 15 × 0.00134040531175817 hp (water) = 0.0201060796763725 hp (water)
Joule/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| joule/second | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 J/s | 0.00134040531176 hp (water) |
| 2 J/s | 0.00268081062352 hp (water) |
| 3 J/s | 0.00402121593527 hp (water) |
| 5 J/s | 0.00670202655879 hp (water) |
| 10 J/s | 0.0134040531176 hp (water) |
| 20 J/s | 0.0268081062352 hp (water) |
| 50 J/s | 0.0670202655879 hp (water) |
| 100 J/s | 0.134040531176 hp (water) |
| 500 J/s | 0.670202655879 hp (water) |
| 1000 J/s | 1.34040531176 hp (water) |
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
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/second in horsepower (water)?
1 joule/second (J/s) = 0.00134040531176 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert joule/second to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the joule/second value by 0.00134040531176. For example, 25 J/s × 0.00134040531176 = 0.033510132794 hp (water).
What is 10 joule/second in horsepower (water)?
10 J/s = 0.0134040531176 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the joule/second or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 J/s equals only 0.00134040531176 hp (water).