Convert horsepower (electric) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 hp (electric) = 1.0004023065576 hp
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to hp:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 1.0004023065576 hp = 15.006034598364 hp
Horsepower (Electric) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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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.
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.