Convert terawatt to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert terawatt [TW] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to terawatt.
1 TW = 1340405311.76 hp (water). To convert terawatt to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 1340405311.76; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 7.4604e-10 TW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 TW = 1340405311.76 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 7.4604e-10 TW
- 10 TW = 13404053117.6 hp (water)
- 100 TW = 134040531176 hp (water)
How to Convert Terawatt to Horsepower (Water)
1 TW = 1340405311.75817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 TW to hp (water):
15 TW = 15 × 1340405311.75817 hp (water) = 20106079676.3725 hp (water)
Terawatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| terawatt | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 TW | 1340405311.76 hp (water) |
| 2 TW | 2680810623.52 hp (water) |
| 3 TW | 4021215935.27 hp (water) |
| 5 TW | 6702026558.79 hp (water) |
| 10 TW | 13404053117.6 hp (water) |
| 20 TW | 26808106235.2 hp (water) |
| 50 TW | 67020265587.9 hp (water) |
| 100 TW | 134040531176 hp (water) |
| 500 TW | 670202655879 hp (water) |
| 1000 TW | 1.3404e+12 hp (water) |
Terawatt
A terawatt (TW) is a unit of power equal to one trillion watts (10^12 watts).
History/Origin
The term 'terawatt' was introduced as part of the metric system to quantify extremely large power levels, especially in fields like astrophysics and energy production, gaining prominence in the 20th century with advancements in large-scale energy and power measurement.
Current Use
Terawatts are used to describe the total power output of large-scale energy sources, such as the total global power consumption, solar radiation received by Earth, and astrophysical phenomena.
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 terawatt in horsepower (water)?
1 terawatt (TW) = 1340405311.76 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert terawatt to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the terawatt value by 1340405311.76. For example, 25 TW × 1340405311.76 = 33510132794 hp (water).
What is 10 terawatt in horsepower (water)?
10 TW = 13404053117.6 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the terawatt or the horsepower (water)?
The terawatt is the larger unit: 1 TW = 1340405311.76 hp (water).