Convert horsepower (metric) to picowatt
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.
picowatt
Definition: Picowatt is a measure of power, the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred. For conversion purposes, its value is 1.0e-12 times the reference unit, watt.
horsepower (metric) to picowatt Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) [horsepower (metric)] | picowatt [pW] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 horsepower (metric) | 7354987500000 picowatt |
| 0.10 horsepower (metric) | 73549875000000 picowatt |
| 1 horsepower (metric) | 735498750000000 picowatt |
| 2 horsepower (metric) | 1470997500000000 picowatt |
| 3 horsepower (metric) | 2206496250000000 picowatt |
| 5 horsepower (metric) | 3677493750000000 picowatt |
| 10 horsepower (metric) | 7354987500000000 picowatt |
| 20 horsepower (metric) | 14709975000000000 picowatt |
| 50 horsepower (metric) | 36774937500000000 picowatt |
| 100 horsepower (metric) | 73549875000000000 picowatt |
| 1000 horsepower (metric) | 735498750000000000 picowatt |
How to Convert horsepower (metric) to picowatt
1 horsepower (metric) = 735498750000000 picowatt
1 picowatt = 0.000000 horsepower (metric)
Example
Convert 15 horsepower (metric) to picowatt:
15 horsepower (metric) = 15 × 735498750000000 picowatt = 11032481250000000 picowatt
