Question

1 horsepower equals:

• A. 746 J
• B. 746 kW
• C. 74.6 J/s
• D. 4. 746 W

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 4. 746 W

• In the International System of Units (SI) the electrical equivalent of one horsepower is equal to 746 watts.

• Horsepower is the common unit of power that can be explained as the rate at which work is completed.

• It is James Watt, the Scottish engineer who derived this value.