Convert joule/minute to horsepower (water)
Enter a value below to convert joule/minute [J/min] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)]. Reverse conversion: Convert horsepower (water) to joule/minute.
1 J/min = 2.23400889761e-05 hp (water). To convert joule/minute to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 2.23400889761e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 44762.5791047 J/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Joule/minute to Horsepower (Water): Quick Reference
- 1 J/min = 2.23400889761e-05 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 44762.5791047 J/min
- 10 J/min = 0.000223400889761 hp (water)
- 100 J/min = 0.00223400889761 hp (water)
How to Convert Joule/minute to Horsepower (Water)
1 J/min = 2.23400889761046e-05 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 J/min to hp (water):
15 J/min = 15 × 2.23400889761046e-05 hp (water) = 0.000335101334641569 hp (water)
Joule/minute to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| joule/minute | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 J/min | 2.23400889761e-05 hp (water) |
| 2 J/min | 4.46801779522e-05 hp (water) |
| 3 J/min | 6.70202669283e-05 hp (water) |
| 5 J/min | 0.000111700444881 hp (water) |
| 10 J/min | 0.000223400889761 hp (water) |
| 20 J/min | 0.000446801779522 hp (water) |
| 50 J/min | 0.00111700444881 hp (water) |
| 100 J/min | 0.00223400889761 hp (water) |
| 500 J/min | 0.0111700444881 hp (water) |
| 1000 J/min | 0.0223400889761 hp (water) |
Joule/minute: Definition and Use
Joule per minute (J/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in joules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The joule per minute has been used as a measure of power in various engineering and scientific contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, though it is less common than watts.
Current Use
J/min is used in specific applications such as industrial processes, heating systems, and other scenarios where power is measured over a minute, but it is generally converted to watts for standardization in scientific and technical fields.
Horsepower (Water): Definition and Use
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Joule/minute to Horsepower (Water): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 joule/minute in horsepower (water)?
1 joule/minute (J/min) = 2.23400889761e-05 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert joule/minute to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the joule/minute value by 2.23400889761e-05. For example, 25 J/min × 2.23400889761e-05 = 0.000558502224403 hp (water).
What is 10 joule/minute in horsepower (water)?
10 J/min = 0.000223400889761 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the joule/minute or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 J/min equals only 2.23400889761e-05 hp (water).