What does one metric horsepower represent?

Metric horsepower is a unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, commonly used for measuring mechanical power of engines or motors.

Why convert horsepower (metric) to milliwatt?

Converting to milliwatt helps express mechanical power in electrical units suitable for engineering analyses and device specifications.

Is the milliwatt suitable for high power values?

Millis watts are more appropriate for low power levels; converting high mechanical power to milliwatt results in very large numbers.

How to Convert from Horsepower (metric) to Milliwatt [mW]

Convert power measurements from metric horsepower to milliwatt using this easy-to-use online converter. Translate mechanical power to electrical power units for engineering and technical analysis.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values expressed in metric horsepower into milliwatt (mW), bridging the gap between mechanical and electrical power units commonly used in various engineering fields.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in metric horsepower that you want to convert
Select 'horsepower (metric)' as the input unit and 'milliwatt [mW]' as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the result in milliwatt
Use the result for engineering analysis or product specifications involving power levels

Key Features

Converts metric horsepower into milliwatt with a precise conversion rate
Browser-based and easy-to-use interface
Supports power unit conversions for automotive, industrial, and electronic engineering
Provides clear examples to guide users through the process

Examples

2 horsepower (metric) equals 1,470,997.5 milliwatt
0.5 horsepower (metric) equals 367,749.375 milliwatt

Common Use Cases

Rating engine power in European and Asian automotive markets
Specifying output of small industrial motors and generators
Comparing mechanical power with electrical power in technical datasheets
Evaluating power consumption of small electronic components and circuits

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection to avoid errors in large magnitude conversions
Use the conversion for accurate integration of mechanical and electronic power data
Double-check values when dealing with high precision specifications
Be mindful of the scale difference between mechanical horsepower and milliwatt

Limitations

Mill watt units represent very low power, so results can be very large and cumbersome when converting from horsepower
Careful attention is needed to avoid confusion due to the scale difference between mechanical and electrical units
Not ideal for everyday use due to the large magnitude difference between units

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one metric horsepower represent?: Metric horsepower is a unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, commonly used for measuring mechanical power of engines or motors.
Why convert horsepower (metric) to milliwatt?: Converting to milliwatt helps express mechanical power in electrical units suitable for engineering analyses and device specifications.
Is the milliwatt suitable for high power values?: Millis watts are more appropriate for low power levels; converting high mechanical power to milliwatt results in very large numbers.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (metric): A unit of power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, used to measure mechanical power in engines or motors.
Milliwatt [mW]: One thousandth of a watt, representing power transfer at the rate of one joule per second.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact watt value of one metric horsepower?

735.49875 watts

Exactly 735.49875 watts

About 735 watts

What unit is equal to one thousandth of a watt?

Mill watt

Milliwatt

Micro watt

Why might milliwatt values be very large when converting from horsepower?

Because milliwatt measures much lower power levels

Because horsepower is a very small unit

Because milliwatt uses a different physical property

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