Convert watt to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert watt [W] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to watt.
1 W = 0.00134040531176 hp (water). To convert watt to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.00134040531176; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 746.043 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 = 0.00134040531176 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 746.043 W
- 10 W = 0.0134040531176 hp (water)
- 100 W = 0.134040531176 hp (water)
How to Convert Watt to Horsepower (Water)
1 W = 0.00134040531175817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 W to hp (water):
15 W = 15 × 0.00134040531175817 hp (water) = 0.0201060796763725 hp (water)
Watt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| watt | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 W | 0.00134040531176 hp (water) |
| 2 W | 0.00268081062352 hp (water) |
| 3 W | 0.00402121593527 hp (water) |
| 5 W | 0.00670202655879 hp (water) |
| 10 W | 0.0134040531176 hp (water) |
| 20 W | 0.0268081062352 hp (water) |
| 50 W | 0.0670202655879 hp (water) |
| 100 W | 0.134040531176 hp (water) |
| 500 W | 0.670202655879 hp (water) |
| 1000 W | 1.34040531176 hp (water) |
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 (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 watt in horsepower (water)?
1 watt (W) = 0.00134040531176 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert watt to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the watt value by 0.00134040531176. For example, 25 W × 0.00134040531176 = 0.033510132794 hp (water).
What is 10 watt in horsepower (water)?
10 W = 0.0134040531176 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the watt or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 W equals only 0.00134040531176 hp (water).