Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Btu (th)/second.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
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 (550 Ft*lbf/s) 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 (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.