Convert horsepower (electric) to dekawatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to dekawatt [daW], or Convert dekawatt to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Dekawatt
1 hp (electric) = 74.6 daW
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to daW:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 74.6 daW = 1119 daW
Horsepower (Electric) to Dekawatt Conversion Table
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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.
Dekawatt
A dekawatt (daW) is a unit of power equal to 10 watts.
History/Origin
The dekawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's prefixes for larger units of power, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts, but it is not widely adopted in everyday use.
Current Use
The dekawatt is rarely used in modern practice; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or kilowatts. It may appear in specialized technical fields or historical references.