Convert watt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert watt [W] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to watt.
How to Convert Watt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 W = 0.0013410218586563 hp
Example: convert 15 W to hp:
15 W = 15 × 0.0013410218586563 hp = 0.0201153278798444 hp
Watt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Watt
The watt (W) is the SI unit of power, defined as one joule per second, representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion.
History/Origin
The watt was named after James Watt, the Scottish engineer and inventor, in 1889. It was adopted as the SI unit of power to standardize measurements in science and engineering.
Current Use
The watt is widely used today to quantify power in electrical devices, engines, and energy consumption, serving as a fundamental unit in physics, engineering, and everyday applications.
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.