Convert horsepower (water) to joule/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to joule/hour [J/h], or Convert joule/hour to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Joule/hour
1 hp (water) = 2685752.65139788 J/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to J/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 2685752.65139788 J/h = 40286289.7709682 J/h
Horsepower (Water) to Joule/hour Conversion Table
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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.
Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.