Convert horsepower (water) to kilojoule/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to kilojoule/minute [kJ/min], or Convert kilojoule/minute to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Kilojoule/minute
1 hp (water) = 44.7625799910475 kJ/min
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to kJ/min:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 44.7625799910475 kJ/min = 671.438699865712 kJ/min
Horsepower (Water) to Kilojoule/minute Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Kilojoule/minute
A kilojoule per minute (kJ/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per minute has been used as a unit of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields where energy transfer rates are measured over time, though it is less common than watts. Its usage has been consistent with the adoption of the SI system, where energy is measured in joules and power in watts.
Current Use
Today, the kilojoule per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as nutrition, physics, and engineering to express energy transfer rates, particularly when dealing with larger quantities of energy over time, although the watt remains the standard SI unit for power.