Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to deciwatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to deciwatt [dW], or Convert deciwatt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Deciwatt
1 hp = 7457 dW
Example: convert 15 hp to dW:
15 hp = 15 × 7457 dW = 111855 dW
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Deciwatt Conversion Table
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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.
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.