Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to Btu (th)/second.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41390639667427 hp
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to hp:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.41390639667427 hp = 21.208595950114 hp
Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
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.