Convert Btu (th)/minute to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (th)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Horsepower (Electric)
1 Btu(th)/min = 0.0235556300268097 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to hp (electric):
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 0.0235556300268097 hp (electric) = 0.353334450402145 hp (electric)
Btu (Th)/minute to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.