What is electric horsepower used for?

Electric horsepower rates electric motors and drives, representing mechanical work output by an electric machine as defined in U.S. engineering practices.

How is kilojoule per second related to kilowatt?

Kilojoule per second is equivalent in magnitude to kilowatt, where 1 kJ/s equals 1 kW or 1,000 watts.

Why convert electric horsepower to kilojoule/second?

The conversion allows comparison of power ratings using standard SI units for engineering specifications and accurate calculations.

Convert Horsepower (electric) to Kilojoule/second [kJ/s]

Easily convert power measurements from electric horsepower to kilojoule per second (kJ/s) using this precise unit converter, designed for electrical and mechanical engineering applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values from electric horsepower—a unit commonly used to rate electric motors—into kilojoule per second (kJ/s), a standard SI unit equivalent to kilowatts, facilitating consistent energy transfer rate comparisons.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the value in electric horsepower you want to convert
Select 'horsepower (electric)' as the from-unit
Choose 'kilojoule/second [kJ/s]' as the to-unit
Click convert to see the corresponding power in kJ/s

Key Features

Converts electric horsepower values to kilojoule per second [kJ/s]
Based on precise definitions used in U.S. electrical engineering
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Supports engineering tasks including motor rating and power specification
Displays direct equivalences for quick reference

Examples

2 horsepower (electric) equals 1.492 kJ/s
5 horsepower (electric) equals 3.73 kJ/s

Common Use Cases

Interpreting motor nameplates for pumps, fans, and compressors
Sizing motor controllers and electrical supply capacity
Comparing motor power ratings between horsepower and watts
Describing power output in industrial and power generation equipment
Assessing thermal energy transfer rates in HVAC and boiler systems

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm that horsepower values are electric horsepower as defined
Remember that 1 kilojoule/second equals 1 kilowatt for straightforward comparisons
Use the tool for consistent engineering specifications and documentation
Clearly specify units to avoid confusion with other horsepower measurements

Limitations

Only electric horsepower units are accurate for this conversion; other horsepower types differ
Kilojoule per second is identical in magnitude to kilowatt, which may cause misunderstandings
Conversion assumes standardized definitions without addressing rounding or precision

Frequently Asked Questions

What is electric horsepower used for?: Electric horsepower rates electric motors and drives, representing mechanical work output by an electric machine as defined in U.S. engineering practices.
How is kilojoule per second related to kilowatt?: Kilojoule per second is equivalent in magnitude to kilowatt, where 1 kJ/s equals 1 kW or 1,000 watts.
Why convert electric horsepower to kilojoule/second?: The conversion allows comparison of power ratings using standard SI units for engineering specifications and accurate calculations.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (electric): A power unit defined as exactly 746 watts, used to rate electric motors and represent mechanical work output.
Kilojoule/second [kJ/s]: A power measurement unit representing energy transfer at a rate of 1,000 joules per second; equivalent to the kilowatt.
Power: The rate of energy transfer or conversion measured in units such as watts, horsepower, or kilojoules per second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 electric horsepower equal in kilojoule per second?

0.746 kJ/s

1.000 kJ/s

746 kJ/s

Which unit is equivalent in magnitude to kilojoule per second?

Horsepower (electric)

Kilowatt

Newton

For which type of machinery is electric horsepower typically used?

Electric motors and drives

Hydraulic pumps

Gasoline engines

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