Horsepower
hp
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The horsepower is an iconic imperial unit for measuring power, defined historically as the power output of a draft horse. It remains standard for car engines in the US and automotive industry worldwide.
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Horsepower (hp)
The horsepower is an iconic imperial unit for measuring power, defined historically as the power output of a draft horse. It remains standard for car engines in the US and automotive industry worldwide.
Characteristics
- Imperial system unit
- 1 hp = 745.7 watts (mechanical horsepower)
- Car engines: rated in horsepower (typical: 100-400 hp)
- Motor ratings: expressed in hp for industrial motors
- Variants: mechanical hp, electrical hp, boiler hp
Conversions
- 1 hp = 745.7 W
- 1 hp = 0.7457 kW
- 1 hp = 0.000747 MW
- 1 hp = 0.9863 BTU/s
- 1 hp = 3540 BTU/h
- 1.34102 hp = 1 kW
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Utilizată în regiuni
US Automotive Motors