Convert horsepower (metric) hour to gigaton
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h] to gigaton [Gton], or Convert gigaton to horsepower (metric) hour.
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Gigaton
1 hp*h = 6.32838312619503e-13 Gton
Example: convert 15 hp*h to Gton:
15 hp*h = 15 × 6.32838312619503e-13 Gton = 9.49257468929254e-12 Gton
Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Gigaton 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energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.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.
Gigaton
A gigaton (Gton) is a unit of mass equal to one billion metric tons or 10^9 metric tons.
History/Origin
The gigaton has been used in scientific and environmental contexts to quantify large-scale phenomena such as greenhouse gas emissions and ice mass changes, gaining prominence in climate science discussions since the late 20th century.
Current Use
Currently, the gigaton is used to measure and communicate large quantities of emissions, such as annual carbon dioxide emissions from countries or sectors, and to assess changes in global ice mass and other large-scale environmental metrics.