Convert horsepower to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to horsepower.
How to Convert Horsepower 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 to Mbtu (It)/hour Conversion Table
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Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
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.