Convert gigawatt to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt [GW] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to gigawatt.
How to Convert Gigawatt to Horsepower (Water)
1 GW = 1340405.31175817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 GW to hp (water):
15 GW = 15 × 1340405.31175817 hp (water) = 20106079.6763725 hp (water)
Gigawatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
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Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
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.