Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to centiwatt
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to centiwatt [cW], or Convert centiwatt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Centiwatt
1 hp = 74570 cW
Example: convert 15 hp to cW:
15 hp = 15 × 74570 cW = 1118550 cW
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Centiwatt Conversion Table
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Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Centiwatt
A centiwatt (cW) is a unit of power equal to one hundredth of a watt, where 1 cW = 0.01 watts.
History/Origin
The centiwatt was introduced as a smaller unit of power measurement to facilitate calculations involving very low power levels, although it is not widely used in practice and remains a rarely adopted unit in the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the centiwatt is rarely used in practical applications; power measurements are typically expressed in watts or subunits like milliwatts and microwatts. It may be encountered in specialized scientific contexts or theoretical discussions.