Convert dekawatt to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert dekawatt [daW] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to dekawatt.
How to Convert Dekawatt to Horsepower (Water)
1 daW = 0.0134040531175817 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 daW to hp (water):
15 daW = 15 × 0.0134040531175817 hp (water) = 0.201060796763725 hp (water)
Dekawatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
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Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.