Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Btu (th)/hour

Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).




How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Btu (Th)/hour

1 hp = 2546.136561285 Btu(th)/h

Example: convert 15 hp to Btu(th)/h:
15 hp = 15 × 2546.136561285 Btu(th)/h = 38192.048419275 Btu(th)/h


Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table

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Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)

Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).

History/Origin

The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.

Current Use

Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.


Btu (Th)/hour

Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.

History/Origin

The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.

Current Use

Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.



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