Convert horsepower (metric) hour to therm (EC)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h] to therm (EC) [thm (EC)], or Convert therm (EC) to horsepower (metric) hour.
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Therm (Ec)
1 hp*h = 0.0250962555542075 thm (EC)
Example: convert 15 hp*h to thm (EC):
15 hp*h = 15 × 0.0250962555542075 thm (EC) = 0.376443833313113 thm (EC)
Horsepower (Metric) Hour to Therm (Ec) 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energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.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.
Therm (Ec)
The therm (EC) is a unit of energy used primarily in the measurement of natural gas and heating energy, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm originated in the early 19th century as a practical unit for measuring large quantities of heat energy, especially in the gas industry, and has been standardized in various regions for energy billing and calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm (EC) is used mainly in the natural gas industry and energy sectors to quantify heat energy consumption, although it has largely been supplemented or replaced by SI units like joules and kilowatt-hours in many regions.