Convert horsepower (metric) to megajoule/second
horsepower (metric)
Definition: The unit horsepower (symbol: hp) is a unit of measurement of power (the rate at which work is done). Mechanical horsepower, also known as imperial horsepower, is defined as approximately 745.7 watts (550 ft·lbf/s), while metric horsepower is approximately 735.5 watts (75 kgf·m/s). Boiler horsepower, albeit a less common measurement than either imperial or metric horsepower, is used for rating steam boilers, and is equivalent to 34.5 pounds of water evaporated per hour at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 9809.5 watts. In addition, when rating electric motors, one horsepower is equal to 746 watts.
History/origin: The term horsepower was adopted in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses. Watt was not the first person to compare the output of horses to that of engines. As early as 1702, Thomas Savery referenced horses when describing the output of an engine. It is believed that Watt built on this idea and introduced the term horsepower, largely in an effort to market his steam engine. The term was later expanded to include other types of output power such as the imperial and metric horsepower measurements commonly used today.
megajoule/second
Definition: Megajoule/second is a measure of power, the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. For conversion purposes, its value is 1000000 times the reference unit, watt.
horsepower (metric) to megajoule/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) [horsepower (metric)] | megajoule/second [MJ/s] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 horsepower (metric) | 0.000007 megajoule/second |
| 0.10 horsepower (metric) | 0.000074 megajoule/second |
| 1 horsepower (metric) | 0.000735 megajoule/second |
| 2 horsepower (metric) | 0.001471 megajoule/second |
| 3 horsepower (metric) | 0.002206 megajoule/second |
| 5 horsepower (metric) | 0.003677 megajoule/second |
| 10 horsepower (metric) | 0.007355 megajoule/second |
| 20 horsepower (metric) | 0.0147 megajoule/second |
| 50 horsepower (metric) | 0.0368 megajoule/second |
| 100 horsepower (metric) | 0.0735 megajoule/second |
| 1000 horsepower (metric) | 0.7355 megajoule/second |
How to Convert horsepower (metric) to megajoule/second
1 horsepower (metric) = 0.000735 megajoule/second
1 megajoule/second = 1360 horsepower (metric)
Example
Convert 15 horsepower (metric) to megajoule/second:
15 horsepower (metric) = 15 × 0.000735 megajoule/second = 0.011032 megajoule/second
