Convert horsepower (metric) hour to horsepower hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h] to horsepower hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower hour to horsepower (metric) hour.
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Horsepower Hour
1 hp*h = 0.986320069773081 hp*h
Example: convert 15 hp*h to hp*h:
15 hp*h = 15 × 0.986320069773081 hp*h = 14.7948010465962 hp*h
Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Horsepower Hour Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.
Horsepower Hour
A horsepower hour (hp*h) is a unit of energy representing the amount of energy equivalent to one horsepower of power sustained over one hour of time.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour originated from the traditional unit of horsepower used to quantify engine power, combined with the hour to measure energy consumption or production over time. It has been used primarily in engineering and energy industries to express energy usage or capacity.
Current Use
Today, the horsepower hour is rarely used in practical applications, having been largely replaced by the joule and other SI units. However, it may still be referenced in historical data, legacy systems, or specific industries dealing with older measurement standards within the energy and mechanical sectors.