HPs

HPs is a plural form of the abbreviation HP and can refer to several different concepts, depending on the context. The most common are horsepower, health points, and Hewlett-Packard.

Horsepower is a unit of power used to rate engines and motors. In the imperial system, one mechanical horsepower is defined as 745.7 watts. Metric horsepower, used in some countries, is about 735.5 watts. HP is the usual abbreviation for horsepower, and HPs may appear in lists or discussions that compare the horsepower ratings of multiple engines or vehicles. The term is widely used in automotive, industrial, and mechanical fields, with the precise meaning sometimes clarified by accompanying units or terminology (e.g., "250 HP" or "200 hp").

Health points, often abbreviated HP, are a measure of a character’s vitality in video games and role‑playing games. HP decreases when characters take damage and can be recovered through items, abilities, or resting. Different games vary in how HP is displayed, whether it regenerates automatically, and how it interacts with mechanics like shields or armor. The plural HPs is occasionally used in informal speech to refer to the combined health of several characters or to multiple instances of health values across a party.

Hewlett-Packard, known as HP, is a technology company historically involved in computers, printers, and related equipment. After a corporate split in 2015, HP Inc. became the consumer-focused successor, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise handled enterprise services. In practice, “HPs” as a plural form is uncommon when referring to the corporation, whose official branding uses the singular “HP” or the full company names.

In sum, HPs can denote horsepower, health points, or the Hewlett-Packard corporate lineage, with context essential to determine the intended meaning.