Convert gigawatt-hour to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt-hour [GW*h] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to gigawatt-hour.
How to Convert Gigawatt-Hour to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 GW*h = 1359621.6173039 hp*h
Example: convert 15 GW*h to hp*h:
15 GW*h = 15 × 1359621.6173039 hp*h = 20394324.2595586 hp*h
Gigawatt-Hour to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
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Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.