Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (th)/second.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41333780160858 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to hp (electric):
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.41333780160858 hp (electric) = 21.2000670241287 hp (electric)
Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
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.