Convert horsepower to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to horsepower.
How to Convert Horsepower to Horsepower (Water)
1 hp = 0.999540240978067 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 hp to hp (water):
15 hp = 15 × 0.999540240978067 hp (water) = 14.993103614671 hp (water)
Horsepower to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
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Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
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.