Convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/second.
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Horsepower (Metric)
1 Btu/s = 1.43447674112295 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to hp (metric):
15 Btu/s = 15 × 1.43447674112295 hp (metric) = 21.5171511168442 hp (metric)
Btu (It)/second to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.