What does one mechanical horsepower represent?

Mechanical horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) is a non-SI power unit defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, approximately equal to 745.7 watts.

How many hectowatts are in one horsepower?

One mechanical horsepower equals about 7.4569987158 hectowatts.

Why use hectowatt units when watts or kilowatts are common?

Hectowatts, equal to 100 watts, are helpful for rating small household loads and portable equipment where power outputs are moderate, offering another useful metric scale.

How to Convert from Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] to Hectowatt [hW]

Learn how to convert power measurements from the imperial mechanical horsepower unit to the SI-derived hectowatt unit using a precise conversion factor, with practical examples and common use cases.

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms power values represented in mechanical horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) into hectowatts (hW), an SI-derived power unit. It supports translating traditional power ratings into a more metric-based scale useful for smaller electrical devices.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) you wish to convert
Select mechanical horsepower as the input unit
Choose hectowatt (hW) as the target unit
Execute the conversion to get the equivalent power expressed in hectowatts
Use the result to compare or specify power in metric-based units

Key Features

Converts mechanical horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) to SI-derived hectowatt (hW)
Uses the exact conversion rate of 1 hp = 7.4569987158 hW
Suitable for comparing power across imperial and metric unit systems
Supports practical applications including automotive, electrical, and industrial contexts
Provides straightforward examples for easy understanding

Examples

1 horsepower equals approximately 7.457 hectowatts
3 horsepower converts to about 22.371 hectowatts

Common Use Cases

Translating engine power ratings from horsepower to hectowatt for clearer metric interpretation
Specifying power for small electric motors, pumps, or portable devices using the hectowatt scale
Comparing device power consumption between imperial and metric units in engineering and product datasheets
Evaluating performance of vehicles, marine engines, and industrial machinery where both units might be used

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm which horsepower variant applies, as conversions assume mechanical horsepower (~745.7 W)
Use hectowatt units primarily for devices with power output or consumption around tens to a few hundreds of watts
Provide additional context when using hectowatts due to its less common usage compared to watts or kilowatts
Double-check conversions if precise engineering specifications are required

Limitations

Horsepower values differ by variant, influencing exact conversion accuracy
Hectowatt units are less widely adopted, which may require contextual explanation
Conversion is based on mechanical horsepower definition, not metric or other versions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one mechanical horsepower represent?: Mechanical horsepower (hp, hp (UK)) is a non-SI power unit defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, approximately equal to 745.7 watts.
How many hectowatts are in one horsepower?: One mechanical horsepower equals about 7.4569987158 hectowatts.
Why use hectowatt units when watts or kilowatts are common?: Hectowatts, equal to 100 watts, are helpful for rating small household loads and portable equipment where power outputs are moderate, offering another useful metric scale.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (hp, hp (UK)): A non-SI unit of power representing mechanical power, approximately 745.7 watts, commonly used in engine and machinery ratings.
Hectowatt (hW): An SI-derived unit of power equal to 100 watts, used for measuring energy transfer rates especially in small electrical devices.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the unit abbreviated as hW?

Horsepower

Hectowatt

Hundred watts

Which measurement represents approximately 745.7 watts?

Mechanical horsepower

Metric horsepower

Kilowatt

What is the primary use case for converting horsepower to hectowatt?

Calculating fuel efficiency

Translating mechanical power ratings into metric scale

Measuring electrical resistance

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