Convert watt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert watt [W] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to watt.
1 W = 0.00134102185866 hp. To convert watt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 0.00134102185866; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 745.7 W). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 W = 0.00134102185866 hp
- 1 hp = 745.7 W
- 10 W = 0.0134102185866 hp
- 100 W = 0.134102185866 hp
How to Convert Watt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 W = 0.0013410218586563 hp
Example: convert 15 W to hp:
15 W = 15 × 0.0013410218586563 hp = 0.0201153278798444 hp
Watt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| watt | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.00134102185866 hp |
| 2 W | 0.00268204371731 hp |
| 3 W | 0.00402306557597 hp |
| 5 W | 0.00670510929328 hp |
| 10 W | 0.0134102185866 hp |
| 20 W | 0.0268204371731 hp |
| 50 W | 0.0670510929328 hp |
| 100 W | 0.134102185866 hp |
| 500 W | 0.670510929328 hp |
| 1000 W | 1.34102185866 hp |
Watt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, in 1889. It was adopted as the SI unit of power to standardize measurements in science and engineering.
Current Use
The watt is widely used today to quantify power in electrical devices, engines, and energy consumption, serving as a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and everyday applications.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 watt in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 watt (W) = 0.00134102185866 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert watt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
Multiply the watt value by 0.00134102185866. For example, 25 W × 0.00134102185866 = 0.0335255464664 hp.
What is 10 watt in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 W = 0.0134102185866 hp.
Which unit is larger, the watt or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 W equals only 0.00134102185866 hp.