Convert deciwatt to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert deciwatt [dW] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to deciwatt.
How to Convert Deciwatt to Horsepower (Electric)
1 dW = 0.000134048257372654 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 dW to hp (electric):
15 dW = 15 × 0.000134048257372654 hp (electric) = 0.00201072386058981 hp (electric)
Deciwatt to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Deciwatt
A deciwatt (dW) is a unit of power equal to one-tenth of a watt, used to measure small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The deciwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's decimal prefixes to provide convenient submultiples of the watt, though it is rarely used in practice.
Current Use
Deciwatt is rarely used in modern applications; it may appear in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical calculations involving small power levels.
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.