Convert horsepower (boiler) to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Btu (Th)/minute
1 hp (boiler) = 558.258642765685 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to Btu(th)/min:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 558.258642765685 Btu(th)/min = 8373.87964148527 Btu(th)/min
Horsepower (Boiler) to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
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.