Convert petawatt to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert petawatt [PW] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to petawatt.
How to Convert Petawatt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 PW = 1341021858656.3 hp
Example: convert 15 PW to hp:
15 PW = 15 × 1341021858656.3 hp = 20115327879844.4 hp
Petawatt to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Petawatt
A petawatt (PW) is a unit of power equal to 10^15 watts, used to measure extremely high power levels.
History/Origin
The petawatt was introduced in the 1980s as part of the SI prefixes to describe ultra-high power outputs, particularly in laser physics and astrophysics research.
Current Use
Petawatts are primarily used in scientific research involving high-intensity lasers, astrophysics, and nuclear physics to quantify extremely large power outputs.
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.