Convert horsepower (metric) hour to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to horsepower (metric) hour.
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 hp*h = 632.415090283749 Cal
Example: convert 15 hp*h to Cal:
15 hp*h = 15 × 632.415090283749 Cal = 9486.22635425623 Cal
Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Calorie (Nutritional) Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.
Calorie (Nutritional)
A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy provided by food and beverages, specifically representing the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie was first introduced in the 19th century as a unit to quantify energy in nutrition. It has since become a standard measure in dietary and nutritional contexts, although the scientific community often prefers the joule as the SI unit of energy.
Current Use
Calories are widely used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food and beverages, helping consumers manage dietary intake and energy balance. The term 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' typically refers to kilocalories (kcal), which are equivalent to 1,000 small calories.