Convert milliwatt to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert milliwatt [mW] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to milliwatt.
1 mW = 1.34040531176e-06 hp (water). To convert milliwatt to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 1.34040531176e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 746043 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 = 1.34040531176e-06 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 746043 mW
- 10 mW = 1.34040531176e-05 hp (water)
- 100 mW = 0.000134040531176 hp (water)
How to Convert Milliwatt to Horsepower (Water)
1 mW = 1.34040531175817e-06 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 mW to hp (water):
15 mW = 15 × 1.34040531175817e-06 hp (water) = 2.01060796763725e-05 hp (water)
Milliwatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| milliwatt | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 mW | 1.34040531176e-06 hp (water) |
| 2 mW | 2.68081062352e-06 hp (water) |
| 3 mW | 4.02121593527e-06 hp (water) |
| 5 mW | 6.70202655879e-06 hp (water) |
| 10 mW | 1.34040531176e-05 hp (water) |
| 20 mW | 2.68081062352e-05 hp (water) |
| 50 mW | 6.70202655879e-05 hp (water) |
| 100 mW | 0.000134040531176 hp (water) |
| 500 mW | 0.000670202655879 hp (water) |
| 1000 mW | 0.00134040531176 hp (water) |
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 (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 milliwatt in horsepower (water)?
1 milliwatt (mW) = 1.34040531176e-06 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert milliwatt to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the milliwatt value by 1.34040531176e-06. For example, 25 mW × 1.34040531176e-06 = 3.3510132794e-05 hp (water).
What is 10 milliwatt in horsepower (water)?
10 mW = 1.34040531176e-05 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the milliwatt or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 mW equals only 1.34040531176e-06 hp (water).