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 | Horsepower/Square Foot | Watt/Square Meter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0001246 | 1 | 8026.65 |
| 2 | 0.0002492 | 2 | 16053.3 |
| 3 | 0.0003738 | 3 | 24079.9 |
| 5 | 0.0006229 | 5 | 40133.2 |
| 10 | 0.00124585 | 10 | 80266.5 |
| 20 | 0.0024917 | 20 | 160533 |
| 25 | 0.00311463 | 25 | 200666 |
| 50 | 0.00622925 | 50 | 401332 |
| 100 | 0.0124585 | 100 | 802665 |
| 250 | 0.0311463 | 250 | 2.00666E+06 |
| 500 | 0.0622925 | 500 | 4.01332E+06 |
| 1000 | 0.124585 | 1000 | 8.02665E+06 |
How to convert Watt/Square Meter to Horsepower/Square Foot
1 W/m² = 0.0001246 hp/ft². To convert any value, multiply it by 0.0001246. For example, 25 W/m² = 0.00311463 hp/ft².
Frequently asked questions
- How many hp/ft² are there in one W/m²?
- One W/m² is equal to 0.0001246 hp/ft².
- How do you convert Watt/Square Meter to Horsepower/Square Foot?
- Multiply the value in Watt/Square Meter by 0.0001246 to get the result in Horsepower/Square Foot.
- How much is 25 W/m² in hp/ft²?
- 25 W/m² is equal to 0.00311463 hp/ft².
- How do you convert Horsepower/Square Foot back to Watt/Square Meter?
- Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Horsepower/Square Foot by 8026.65 to get Watt/Square Meter.