Convert horsepower (water) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 hp (water) = 1.00045997049752 hp
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to hp:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 1.00045997049752 hp = 15.0068995574628 hp
Horsepower (Water) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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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.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.