Convert joule/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert joule/second [J/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to joule/second.
How to Convert Joule/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 J/s = 0.00134040531175817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 J/s to hp (water):
15 J/s = 15 × 0.00134040531175817 hp (water) = 0.0201060796763725 hp (water)
Joule/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
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Joule/second
The joule per second (J/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy is transferred or converted, equivalent to one watt.
History/Origin
The joule per second has been used as a measure of power since the adoption of the SI system, where the watt (W) became the standard unit of power, with 1 J/s = 1 W.
Current Use
J/s is primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts to quantify power, especially in physics and electrical engineering, often interchangeably with watts.
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.