Convert calorie (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT) [cal (IT)] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to calorie (IT).
1 cal (IT) = 1.58123994092e-06 hp*h. To convert calorie (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour, multiply the value by 1.58123994092e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp*h = 632415.090284 cal (IT)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cal (IT) = 1.58123994092e-06 hp*h
- 1 hp*h = 632415.090284 cal (IT)
- 10 cal (IT) = 1.58123994092e-05 hp*h
- 100 cal (IT) = 0.000158123994092 hp*h
How to Convert Calorie (It) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 cal (IT) = 1.58123994092444e-06 hp*h
Example: convert 15 cal (IT) to hp*h:
15 cal (IT) = 15 × 1.58123994092444e-06 hp*h = 2.37185991138666e-05 hp*h
Calorie (It) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
| calorie (IT) | horsepower (metric) hour |
|---|---|
| 1 cal (IT) | 1.58123994092e-06 hp*h |
| 2 cal (IT) | 3.16247988185e-06 hp*h |
| 3 cal (IT) | 4.74371982277e-06 hp*h |
| 5 cal (IT) | 7.90619970462e-06 hp*h |
| 10 cal (IT) | 1.58123994092e-05 hp*h |
| 20 cal (IT) | 3.16247988185e-05 hp*h |
| 50 cal (IT) | 7.90619970462e-05 hp*h |
| 100 cal (IT) | 0.000158123994092 hp*h |
| 500 cal (IT) | 0.000790619970462 hp*h |
| 1000 cal (IT) | 0.00158123994092 hp*h |
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT) in horsepower (metric) hour?
1 calorie (IT) (cal (IT)) = 1.58123994092e-06 horsepower (metric) hour (hp*h).
How do you convert calorie (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour?
Multiply the calorie (IT) value by 1.58123994092e-06. For example, 25 cal (IT) × 1.58123994092e-06 = 3.95309985231e-05 hp*h.
What is 10 calorie (IT) in horsepower (metric) hour?
10 cal (IT) = 1.58123994092e-05 hp*h.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT) or the horsepower (metric) hour?
The horsepower (metric) hour is the larger unit: 1 cal (IT) equals only 1.58123994092e-06 hp*h.