Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 hp = 0.178226577437859 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp to kcal(th)/s:
15 hp = 15 × 0.178226577437859 kcal(th)/s = 2.67339866156788 kcal(th)/s
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
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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.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.