Converting from Horsepower, Electrical (hp) to Horsepower, Metric (hp)

What is Horsepower, Electrical (hp)

Horsepower, Electrical (hp) is a unit of power commonly used in the U.S. to measure the power output of electric motors. It represents the rate at which electric energy is consumed or produced in electrical systems.

What is Horsepower, Metric (hp)

Horsepower, Metric (hp) is the standard unit of power in the metric system. It is used to quantify the power generated by mechanical engines, such as those in cars or industrial machinery.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Horsepower, Electrical (hp) to Horsepower, Metric (hp) and vice versa, you can use the following conversion formulas:

• 1hp=1.014278hp

• 1hp=0.9859233hp

Examples

1. Converting 8 Horsepower, Electrical to Horsepower, Metric:

   • 8 hp = 8 * 1.014278 hp = 8.114222 hp

2. Converting 12 Horsepower, Metric to Horsepower, Electrical:

   • 12 hp = 12 * 0.9859233 hp = 11.83108 hp

3. Converting 2 Horsepower, Electrical to Horsepower, Metric:

   • 2 hp = 2 * 1.014278 hp = 2.028555 hp

Conclusion

Use the provided conversion formulas to accurately convert between Horsepower, Electrical (hp) and Horsepower, Metric (hp). These conversions will help you understand and compare power output across different measurement systems.