Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41390639667 hp. To convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 1.41390639667; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 0.707260397401 Btu(th)/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(th)/s = 1.41390639667 hp
- 1 hp = 0.707260397401 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 14.1390639667 hp
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 141.390639667 hp
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41390639667427 hp
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to hp:
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.41390639667427 hp = 21.208595950114 hp
Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 1.41390639667 hp |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 2.82781279335 hp |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 4.24171919002 hp |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 7.06953198337 hp |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 14.1390639667 hp |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 28.2781279335 hp |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 70.6953198337 hp |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 141.390639667 hp |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 706.953198337 hp |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 1413.90639667 hp |
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/second in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 1.41390639667 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 1.41390639667. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 1.41390639667 = 35.3476599169 hp.
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 Btu(th)/s = 14.1390639667 hp.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41390639667 hp.