Convert horsepower (water) to microwatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to microwatt [µW], or Convert microwatt to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Microwatt
1 hp (water) = 746043000 µW
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to µW:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 746043000 µW = 11190645000 µW
Horsepower (Water) to Microwatt Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Microwatt
A microwatt (µW) is a unit of power equal to one millionth of a watt, used to measure very small amounts of power.
History/Origin
The microwatt was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to provide standardized units for small quantities of power, especially in scientific and technological contexts, gaining prominence with the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Microwatts are used in fields such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering to quantify low power levels in devices, sensors, and circuits.