Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (th)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 kcal(th)/s = 5.60825582439618 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to hp (water):
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 5.60825582439618 hp (water) = 84.1238373659427 hp (water)
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
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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.
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.