Convert watt/square meter to horsepower/square foot
Watt/Square Meter
The watt per square metre (W/m²) is the SI unit of heat flux density and irradiance. It represents the power transmitted per unit area. The solar constant (total solar irradiance) at Earth's orbit is approximately 1361 W/m². Used in heat transfer engineering, solar energy, and thermal radiation analysis.
Horsepower/Square Foot
The horsepower per square foot (hp/ft²) is an imperial unit of heat flux equal to approximately 8026 W/m². It is occasionally used in mechanical engineering and power density comparisons for engines and motors where horsepower is the conventional power unit in North American contexts.
Watt/Square Meter to Horsepower/Square Foot conversion table
| Watt/Square Meter | Horsepower/Square Foot |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0001246 |
| 2 | 0.0002492 |
| 5 | 0.0006229 |
| 10 | 0.00124585 |
| 25 | 0.00311463 |
| 50 | 0.00622925 |
| 100 | 0.0124585 |
| 500 | 0.0622925 |
| 1000 | 0.124585 |