Convert milliwatt to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to milliwatt.
1 mW = 1.34048257373e-06 hp (electric). To convert milliwatt to horsepower (electric), multiply the value by 1.34048257373e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (electric) = 746000 mW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mW = 1.34048257373e-06 hp (electric)
- 1 hp (electric) = 746000 mW
- 10 mW = 1.34048257373e-05 hp (electric)
- 100 mW = 0.000134048257373 hp (electric)
How to Convert Milliwatt to Horsepower (Electric)
1 mW = 1.34048257372654e-06 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 mW to hp (electric):
15 mW = 15 × 1.34048257372654e-06 hp (electric) = 2.01072386058981e-05 hp (electric)
Milliwatt to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
| milliwatt | horsepower (electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 1.34048257373e-06 hp (electric) |
| 2 mW | 2.68096514745e-06 hp (electric) |
| 3 mW | 4.02144772118e-06 hp (electric) |
| 5 mW | 6.70241286863e-06 hp (electric) |
| 10 mW | 1.34048257373e-05 hp (electric) |
| 20 mW | 2.68096514745e-05 hp (electric) |
| 50 mW | 6.70241286863e-05 hp (electric) |
| 100 mW | 0.000134048257373 hp (electric) |
| 500 mW | 0.000670241286863 hp (electric) |
| 1000 mW | 0.00134048257373 hp (electric) |
Milliwatt
A milliwatt (mW) is a unit of power equal to one thousandth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The milliwatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring low power levels, especially in electronics and telecommunications, with its usage expanding alongside the adoption of the watt as the standard power unit.
Current Use
Milliwatts are commonly used today in electronics, audio equipment, and wireless communication devices to specify power levels, such as in battery-powered devices, LED brightness, and signal transmission power.
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 milliwatt in horsepower (electric)?
1 milliwatt (mW) = 1.34048257373e-06 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)).
How do you convert milliwatt to horsepower (electric)?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 1.34048257373e-06. For example, 25 mW × 1.34048257373e-06 = 3.35120643432e-05 hp (electric).
What is 10 milliwatt in horsepower (electric)?
10 mW = 1.34048257373e-05 hp (electric).
Which unit is larger, the milliwatt or the horsepower (electric)?
The horsepower (electric) is the larger unit: 1 mW equals only 1.34048257373e-06 hp (electric).