joule/second to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert joule/second [J/s] to horsepower [hp, hp (UK)], or change ↔.
joule/second [J/s]
Definition: A joule per second is a unit of power equal to one watt.
Historyandorigin: It is based on the joule and second.
CurrentUse: It is used in scientific and engineering contexts.
funfact: One joule per second is equivalent to one watt.
horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]
Definition: Horsepower is a unit of power equal to 745.7 watts (metric) or 746 watts (electric).
Historyandorigin: It was introduced by James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of horses.
CurrentUse: It is used in automotive and engineering contexts.
funfact: One horsepower is approximately the power required to lift 550 pounds one foot in one second.
joule/second [J/s] to horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] Conversion Table
| 1 joule/second [J/s] | 0.0013410221 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 2 joule/second [J/s] | 0.0026820442 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 3 joule/second [J/s] | 0.0040230663 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 5 joule/second [J/s] | 0.0067051104 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 10 joule/second [J/s] | 0.0134102209 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 50 joule/second [J/s] | 0.0670511045 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 100 joule/second [J/s] | 0.134102209 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 1000 joule/second [J/s] | 1.3410220896 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 10000 joule/second [J/s] | 13.410220896 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 100000 joule/second [J/s] | 134.10220896 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
| 1000000 joule/second [J/s] | 1341.0220896 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] |
How to Convert joule/second to horsepower
1 joule/second [J/s] = 0.0013410221 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]
1 horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] = 745.69987158 joule/second [J/s]
we use cross multiplication method
joule/second [J/s] → horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]
1 → 0.0013410221
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.0013410221=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.0020115331