Convert microwatt to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert microwatt [µW] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to microwatt.
How to Convert Microwatt to Horsepower (Water)
1 µW = 1.34040531175817e-09 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 µW to hp (water):
15 µW = 15 × 1.34040531175817e-09 hp (water) = 2.01060796763725e-08 hp (water)
Microwatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
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Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.
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.