Convert nanowatt to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert nanowatt [nW] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to nanowatt.
How to Convert Nanowatt to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 nW = 1.01936799184506e-13 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 nW to hp (boiler):
15 nW = 15 × 1.01936799184506e-13 hp (boiler) = 1.52905198776758e-12 hp (boiler)
Nanowatt to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
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Nanowatt
A nanowatt (nW) is a unit of power equal to one billionth of a watt (10^-9 W).
History/Origin
The nanowatt is derived from the SI unit watt, with the prefix 'nano-' indicating a factor of 10^-9. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure very small power levels, especially in electronics and nanotechnology.
Current Use
Nanowatts are used in fields requiring precise measurement of tiny power quantities, such as in sensor technology, low-power electronics, and nanotechnology research.
Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.