hectowatt to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert hectowatt [hW] to horsepower (metric), or change ↔.
hectowatt [hW]
Definition: A hectowatt is a unit of power equal to 100 watts.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system.
CurrentUse: It is less commonly used but can be found in some scientific contexts.
funfact: The prefix 'hecto-' comes from the Greek word 'hekaton,' meaning 'hundred.'
horsepower (metric)
Definition: Metric horsepower is a unit of power equal to 735.499 watts.
Historyandorigin: It was introduced in the late 19th century.
CurrentUse: It is used in automotive and engineering contexts.
funfact: One metric horsepower is equivalent to 735.499 watts.
hectowatt [hW] to horsepower (metric) Conversion Table
| 1 hectowatt [hW] | 0.1359621617 horsepower (metric) |
| 2 hectowatt [hW] | 0.2719243235 horsepower (metric) |
| 3 hectowatt [hW] | 0.4078864852 horsepower (metric) |
| 5 hectowatt [hW] | 0.6798108087 horsepower (metric) |
| 10 hectowatt [hW] | 1.3596216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 50 hectowatt [hW] | 6.7981080865 horsepower (metric) |
| 100 hectowatt [hW] | 13.596216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 1000 hectowatt [hW] | 135.96216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 10000 hectowatt [hW] | 1359.6216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 100000 hectowatt [hW] | 13596.216173 horsepower (metric) |
| 1000000 hectowatt [hW] | 135962.16173 horsepower (metric) |
How to Convert hectowatt to horsepower (metric)
1 hectowatt [hW] = 0.1359621617 horsepower (metric)
1 horsepower (metric) = 7.3549875 hectowatt [hW]
we use cross multiplication method
hectowatt [hW] → horsepower (metric)
1 → 0.1359621617
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.1359621617=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.2039432426