Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 kcal/s = 0.426788990825688 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to hp (boiler):
15 kcal/s = 15 × 0.426788990825688 hp (boiler) = 6.40183486238532 hp (boiler)
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
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States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.