Converting from Erg per Second (erg/s) to Horsepower, Metric (hp) | Power

What is Erg per Second (erg/s)?

Erg per Second (erg/s) is a unit of power in the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system. One erg per second is a small unit of power equal to one erg of energy being transferred or transformed in one second.

What is Horsepower, Metric (hp)?

Horsepower, Metric (hp) is a unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) which is commonly used to measure the power output of engines or motors. It is equivalent to approximately 735.5 watts.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between Erg per Second (erg/s) and Horsepower, Metric (hp) can be done using the following formulas:

1. To convert from erg/s to hp: hp=erg/s×0.0000000001359622

2. To convert from hp to erg/s: erg/s=hp×7354988000

Examples

1. Converting 11 erg/s to hp: 11 erg/s=0.000000001495584 hp

2. Converting 3 erg/s to hp: 3 erg/s=0.0000000004078865 hp

3. Converting 7 erg/s to hp: 7 erg/s=0.0000000009517351 hp

Use this page to perform conversions between Erg per Second (erg/s) and Horsepower, Metric (hp).