Convert horsepower (electric) to joule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to joule/second [J/s], or Convert joule/second to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Joule/second
1 hp (electric) = 746 J/s
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to J/s:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 746 J/s = 11190 J/s
Horsepower (Electric) to Joule/second 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.
Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.