What Is This Tool?
This converter helps translate power values from electric horsepower, commonly used to rate electric motors in the U.S., into hectowatts, an SI-derived unit suited for small to medium electrical loads.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in electric horsepower that you wish to convert
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Select electric horsepower as the source unit and hectowatt as the target unit
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Click on the convert button to get the equivalent power in hectowatts
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Use the results to compare or specify motor and device power ratings accurately
Key Features
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Converts power from electric horsepower to hectowatt with a fixed conversion rate
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Supports applications in electrical engineering, motor manufacturing, and household appliance ratings
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Uses standardized definitions for both units ensuring consistency in power evaluations
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Browser-based and easy to use with simple input and output format
Examples
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2 Horsepower (electric) equals 14.92 Hectowatt [hW]
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0.5 Horsepower (electric) converts to 3.73 Hectowatt [hW]
Common Use Cases
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Translating motor power ratings from U.S. customary to metric units for international compatibility
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Sizing controllers and electrical equipment based on motor power output
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Rating small household electrical devices such as lamps and portable equipment
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Comparing power consumption of devices using a metric unit convenient for smaller scales
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the unit used is electric horsepower defined as exactly 746 watts
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Use the hectowatt unit particularly when dealing with small to medium power ranges
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Consider additional context when interpreting hectowatt values due to less common usage
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Verify motor specifications for precise power requirements before selecting equipment
Limitations
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Conversion applies specifically to electric horsepower as exactly 746 watts
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Hectowatt is a less frequently used unit compared to watts or kilowatts
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Practical measurements may differ due to rounding or variations in motor efficiency
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Additional clarification might be necessary for technical documentation using hectowatts
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is electric horsepower?
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Electric horsepower is a power unit for electric motors defined as exactly 746 watts, used to rate motor output.
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What is a hectowatt?
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A hectowatt is an SI-derived power unit equal to 100 watts, commonly used to describe small electrical loads.
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Why convert horsepower (electric) to hectowatt?
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The conversion helps compare traditional U.S. motor ratings with metric units more suitable for smaller power scales.
Key Terminology
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Horsepower (electric)
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A unit of power exactly equal to 746 watts used to rate electric motors.
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Hectowatt [hW]
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An SI-derived unit of power equal to 100 watts, suitable for small electrical loads.