Convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/second.
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 Btu/s = 1.41420246554153 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to hp (water):
15 Btu/s = 15 × 1.41420246554153 hp (water) = 21.213036983123 hp (water)
Btu (It)/second to Horsepower (Water) 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 (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.