Converting from Watt (W) to Horsepower, Boiler (bhp) | Power

What is Watt (W)

Watt (W) is the unit of power in the International System of Units (SI). It is named after the Scottish inventor James Watt and represents the rate of energy transfer equivalent to one joule per second.

What is Horsepower, Boiler (bhp)

Horsepower, Boiler (bhp) is a unit of power commonly used in the United States and some other countries to measure boiler output. It is defined as the energy required to evaporate 34.5 lb of water per hour at 212°F under standard atmospheric pressure.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between Watt (W) and Horsepower, Boiler (bhp) are as follows:

• To convert from Watt to Horsepower, Boiler: bhp=W×0.00010193

• To convert from Horsepower, Boiler to Watt: W=bhp×9810.657

Examples

1. Converting 17 Watts to Horsepower, Boiler:

bhp=17×0.00010193=0.00173281 bhp

2. Converting 12 Horsepower, Boiler to Watts:

W=12×9810.657=117727.9 W

3. Converting 16 Watts to Horsepower, Boiler:

bhp=16×0.00010193=0.00163088 bhp

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