Convert hectowatt to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to hectowatt.
How to Convert Hectowatt to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 hW = 0.0101936799184506 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 hW to hp (boiler):
15 hW = 15 × 0.0101936799184506 hp (boiler) = 0.152905198776758 hp (boiler)
Hectowatt to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
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Hectowatt
A hectowatt (hW) is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
History/Origin
The hectowatt was introduced as part of the metric system to provide larger units of power measurement, though it is rarely used in practice today.
Current Use
The hectowatt is seldom used in modern contexts; power is typically expressed in watts or kilowatts, but it may appear in specific engineering or scientific applications requiring larger units.
Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.