Convert kilocalorie (th) to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to kilocalorie (th).
1 kcal (th) = 0.00158018245744 hp*h. To convert kilocalorie (th) to horsepower (metric) hour, multiply the value by 0.00158018245744; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp*h = 632.83831262 kcal (th)). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kcal (th) = 0.00158018245744 hp*h
- 1 hp*h = 632.83831262 kcal (th)
- 10 kcal (th) = 0.0158018245744 hp*h
- 100 kcal (th) = 0.158018245744 hp*h
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 kcal (th) = 0.00158018245744432 hp*h
Example: convert 15 kcal (th) to hp*h:
15 kcal (th) = 15 × 0.00158018245744432 hp*h = 0.0237027368616647 hp*h
Kilocalorie (Th) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th) | horsepower (metric) hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal (th) | 0.00158018245744 hp*h |
| 2 kcal (th) | 0.00316036491489 hp*h |
| 3 kcal (th) | 0.00474054737233 hp*h |
| 5 kcal (th) | 0.00790091228722 hp*h |
| 10 kcal (th) | 0.0158018245744 hp*h |
| 20 kcal (th) | 0.0316036491489 hp*h |
| 50 kcal (th) | 0.0790091228722 hp*h |
| 100 kcal (th) | 0.158018245744 hp*h |
| 500 kcal (th) | 0.790091228722 hp*h |
| 1000 kcal (th) | 1.58018245744 hp*h |
Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.
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energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.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 kilocalorie (th) in horsepower (metric) hour?
1 kilocalorie (th) (kcal (th)) = 0.00158018245744 horsepower (metric) hour (hp*h).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th) to horsepower (metric) hour?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th) value by 0.00158018245744. For example, 25 kcal (th) × 0.00158018245744 = 0.0395045614361 hp*h.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th) in horsepower (metric) hour?
10 kcal (th) = 0.0158018245744 hp*h.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th) or the horsepower (metric) hour?
The horsepower (metric) hour is the larger unit: 1 kcal (th) equals only 0.00158018245744 hp*h.