Kilowatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion
Convert between Kilowatt and Horsepower (Water) quickly and accurately.
How to Convert Kilowatt to Horsepower (Water)
Conversion Formula
Example
Convert 15 kW to hp (water):
Unit Information
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Kilowatt
kW
Definition
The kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 10^3 watts, representing a moderate amount of power. It is commonly used in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, and household applications for measuring power consumption and generation of electrical devices and systems.
History/Origin
The kilowatt is part of the metric system of prefixes, where "kilo" represents 10^3. It was established as part of the International System of Units to provide a standardized way of expressing moderate power values in electrical and mechanical engineering.
Current Use
Widely used in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, and household applications. Important for measuring power consumption and generation of electrical devices, appliances, and small to medium-scale systems.
Multiplier
1000
Offset
0
Horsepower (Water)
hp (water)
Definition
The horsepower (water) is a unit of power equal to approximately 746 watts, representing the power output of a water wheel. It is used in mechanical engineering and industrial applications for measuring the power output of water wheels, hydroelectric systems, and water-powered mechanical systems.
History/Origin
The horsepower (water) was defined to measure the power output of water wheels and hydroelectric systems. It is used in mechanical engineering and industrial applications for measuring the power output of water wheels, hydroelectric systems, and water-powered mechanical systems.
Current Use
Used in mechanical engineering and industrial applications for measuring the power output of water wheels, hydroelectric systems, and water-powered mechanical systems. Essential for hydroelectric specifications and water power ratings.
Multiplier
746.043
Offset
0
Kilowatt to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| Kilowatt [kW] | Horsepower (Water) [hp (water)] |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | 1.340405 hp (water) |
| 10 kW | 13.404053 hp (water) |
| 25 kW | 33.510133 hp (water) |
| 50 kW | 67.020266 hp (water) |
| 100 kW | 134.040531 hp (water) |
| 0 kW | 0E+0 hp (water) |
| -10 kW | -13.404053 hp (water) |
| -40 kW | -53.616212 hp (water) |
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