Convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/second.
1 Btu/s = 1.41420246554 hp (water). To convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 1.41420246554; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 0.707112329646 Btu/s). 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/s = 1.41420246554 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 0.707112329646 Btu/s
- 10 Btu/s = 14.1420246554 hp (water)
- 100 Btu/s = 141.420246554 hp (water)
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 Btu/s = 1.41420246554153 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to hp (water):
15 Btu/s = 15 × 1.41420246554153 hp (water) = 21.213036983123 hp (water)
Btu (It)/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/second | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/s | 1.41420246554 hp (water) |
| 2 Btu/s | 2.82840493108 hp (water) |
| 3 Btu/s | 4.24260739662 hp (water) |
| 5 Btu/s | 7.07101232771 hp (water) |
| 10 Btu/s | 14.1420246554 hp (water) |
| 20 Btu/s | 28.2840493108 hp (water) |
| 50 Btu/s | 70.7101232771 hp (water) |
| 100 Btu/s | 141.420246554 hp (water) |
| 500 Btu/s | 707.101232771 hp (water) |
| 1000 Btu/s | 1414.20246554 hp (water) |
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
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)/second in horsepower (water)?
1 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s) = 1.41420246554 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/second value by 1.41420246554. For example, 25 Btu/s × 1.41420246554 = 35.3550616385 hp (water).
What is 10 Btu (IT)/second in horsepower (water)?
10 Btu/s = 14.1420246554 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/second or the horsepower (water)?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu/s = 1.41420246554 hp (water).