Convert horsepower (water) to megajoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to megajoule/second [MJ/s], or Convert megajoule/second to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Megajoule/second
1 hp (water) = 0.000746043 MJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to MJ/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 0.000746043 MJ/s = 0.011190645 MJ/s
Horsepower (Water) to Megajoule/second 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.
Megajoule/second
A megajoule per second (MJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one megajoule of energy transferred or converted per second, where 1 megajoule equals 1,000,000 joules.
History/Origin
The megajoule per second has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify large-scale power, especially in fields like physics and energy systems, as a convenient unit for expressing high power levels. It is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second).
Current Use
Today, MJ/s is primarily used in scientific research, energy production, and engineering to describe high power outputs, such as in power plants, large-scale energy systems, and theoretical calculations involving energy transfer rates.