Convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 0.023570041137 hp (water). To convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.023570041137; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 42.4267396983 Btu/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu/min = 0.023570041137 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 42.4267396983 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 0.23570041137 hp (water)
- 100 Btu/min = 2.3570041137 hp (water)
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Horsepower (Water)
1 Btu/min = 0.023570041137039 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to hp (water):
15 Btu/min = 15 × 0.023570041137039 hp (water) = 0.353550617055585 hp (water)
Btu (It)/minute to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 0.023570041137 hp (water) |
| 2 Btu/min | 0.0471400822741 hp (water) |
| 3 Btu/min | 0.0707101234111 hp (water) |
| 5 Btu/min | 0.117850205685 hp (water) |
| 10 Btu/min | 0.23570041137 hp (water) |
| 20 Btu/min | 0.471400822741 hp (water) |
| 50 Btu/min | 1.17850205685 hp (water) |
| 100 Btu/min | 2.3570041137 hp (water) |
| 500 Btu/min | 11.7850205685 hp (water) |
| 1000 Btu/min | 23.570041137 hp (water) |
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in horsepower (water)?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 0.023570041137 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 0.023570041137. For example, 25 Btu/min × 0.023570041137 = 0.589251028426 hp (water).
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in horsepower (water)?
10 Btu/min = 0.23570041137 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min equals only 0.023570041137 hp (water).