Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to MBtu (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Mbtu (It)/hour to Horsepower (Electric)
1 MBtu/h = 392.856662198391 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 MBtu/h to hp (electric):
15 MBtu/h = 15 × 392.856662198391 hp (electric) = 5892.84993297587 hp (electric)
Mbtu (It)/hour to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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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.
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.