Convert petawatt to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to petawatt.
How to Convert Petawatt to Horsepower (Electric)
1 PW = 1340482573726.54 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 PW to hp (electric):
15 PW = 15 × 1340482573726.54 hp (electric) = 20107238605898.1 hp (electric)
Petawatt to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Petawatt
A petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to 10^15 watts, used to measure extremely high power levels.
History/Origin
The petawatt was introduced in the 1980s as part of the SI prefixes to describe ultra-high power outputs, particularly in laser physics and astrophysics research.
Current Use
Petawatts are primarily used in scientific research involving high-intensity lasers, astrophysics, and nuclear physics to quantify extremely large power outputs.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.