Convert horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 hp (electric) = 0.1782982791587 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to kcal(th)/s:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 0.1782982791587 kcal(th)/s = 2.6744741873805 kcal(th)/s
Horsepower (Electric) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
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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.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.