The Horsepower, Metric (hp) in Power

What is Horsepower, Metric (hp)

Horsepower, or hp, is a unit of power often used to measure the output of engines and motors, specifically in mechanical contexts. The metric horsepower (hp) is defined as approximately 735.4988 watts (W). This unit provides a standardized way to express the capability of engines, helping to determine how much work an engine can perform over time.

The term "horsepower" was originally used in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses. Although there are different definitions of horsepower (including mechanical and electrical variations), the metric version is commonly used in many countries around the world.

In terms of energy conversion, 1 metric horsepower is equivalent to various other power units, facilitating easier understanding and comparison across different systems of measurement.

Common conversions values

Here are some common conversion values related to metric horsepower (hp):

• 1 (hp)=0.0007354988 (MW)
• 1 (hp)=0.7354988 (kW)
• 1 (hp)=735.4988 (W)
• 1 (hp)=0.0001756709 (Mcal/s)
• 1 (hp)=0.1756709 (kcal/s)
• 1 (hp)=175.6709 (cal/s)
• 1 (hp)=0.6324151 (Mcal/h)
• 1 (hp)=632.4151 (kcal/h)
• 1 (hp)=632415.1 (cal/h)
• 1 (hp)=0.07496937 (bhp)
• 1 (hp)=0.9859233 (hp)
• 1 (hp)=0.9863201 (hp)
• 1 (hp)=735.4988 (J/s)
• 1 (hp)=7354988000 (erg/s)
• 1 (hp)=0.6971183 (BTU/s)
• 1 (hp)=41.8271 (BTU/min)
• 1 (hp)=2509.626 (BTU/h)

These conversions highlight the versatility and applicability of the metric horsepower in various contexts, enabling users to relate the unit to other measures of power effortlessly.