Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 hp = 0.00254443401731873 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 hp to MBtu/h:
15 hp = 15 × 0.00254443401731873 MBtu/h = 0.038166510259781 MBtu/h
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Mbtu (It)/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.
Mbtu (It)/hour
MBtu/h (Million British thermal units per hour) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption, particularly in heating, cooling, and energy industries.
History/Origin
The MBtu/h unit originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, with the 'Million' prefix indicating a large-scale measurement. It has been used primarily in the United States and industry contexts to quantify energy flow rates in power and energy systems.
Current Use
Today, MBtu/h is used in the energy sector to specify heating and cooling capacities, energy production rates, and power consumption in industrial and commercial applications, especially where large-scale thermal energy transfer is involved.