Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/minute.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 kcal(th)/min = 0.093513924232265 hp
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/min to hp:
15 kcal(th)/min = 15 × 0.093513924232265 hp = 1.40270886348397 hp
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
Kilocalorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the energy in kilocalories (thermochemical) transferred or consumed per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit used to measure energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics, with its use dating back to early calorimetry. The per-minute notation indicates a rate of energy transfer over time.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in scientific contexts involving thermal energy transfer rates, such as in calorimetry, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications where energy flow is measured in kilocalories per minute.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.