Convert horsepower (boiler) to kilojoule/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to kilojoule/second [kJ/s], or Convert kilojoule/second to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Kilojoule/second
1 hp (boiler) = 9.81 kJ/s
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to kJ/s:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 9.81 kJ/s = 147.15 kJ/s
Horsepower (Boiler) to Kilojoule/second 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States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Kilojoule/second
A kilojoule per second (kJ/s) is a unit of power equivalent to one kilojoule of energy transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per second is derived from the SI units of energy (joule) and time (second), and has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure power, especially in fields like physics and energy studies.
Current Use
It is used to quantify power in various applications, including electrical power, mechanical power, and energy transfer rates, particularly where kilojoules and seconds are the relevant units.