Convert horsepower (boiler) to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 hp (boiler) = 13.1554244334183 hp
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to hp:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 13.1554244334183 hp = 197.331366501274 hp
Horsepower (Boiler) to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
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.