Convert erg/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert erg/second [erg/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to erg/second.
How to Convert Erg/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 erg/s = 1.34048257372654e-10 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 erg/s to hp (electric):
15 erg/s = 15 × 1.34048257372654e-10 hp (electric) = 2.01072386058981e-09 hp (electric)
Erg/second to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Erg/second
The erg/second (erg/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one erg per second equals the transfer of one erg of energy per second.
History/Origin
The erg is an older CGS (centimeter-gram-second) unit of energy, introduced in the early 20th century for scientific calculations. The erg/second was used in physics to quantify power in contexts where the CGS system was prevalent, especially in astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Current Use
Today, the erg/second is rarely used outside specialized scientific fields; the SI unit watt (W) is preferred for measuring power. However, erg/s may still be encountered in historical data, astrophysics, or when working with CGS-based calculations.
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.