Convert kilowatt-hour to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert kilowatt-hour [kW*h] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to kilowatt-hour.
How to Convert Kilowatt-Hour to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 kW*h = 1.3596216173039 hp*h
Example: convert 15 kW*h to hp*h:
15 kW*h = 15 × 1.3596216173039 hp*h = 20.3943242595586 hp*h
Kilowatt-Hour to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
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Kilowatt-Hour
A kilowatt-hour (kW·h) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or used when a power of one kilowatt is sustained for one hour.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-hour originated in the late 19th century with the development of electrical power systems, becoming a standard unit for measuring electrical energy consumption and billing.
Current Use
It is widely used today in electricity billing, energy consumption monitoring, and in various engineering and scientific applications to quantify electrical energy usage.
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energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.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.