Convert horsepower (water) to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 hp (water) = 0.00254560438189958 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to MBtu/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 0.00254560438189958 MBtu/h = 0.0381840657284938 MBtu/h
Horsepower (Water) to Mbtu (It)/hour Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
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.