Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 0.10747706422 hp (boiler). To convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (boiler), multiply the value by 0.10747706422; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (boiler) = 9.30431071276 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 = 0.10747706422 hp (boiler)
- 1 hp (boiler) = 9.30431071276 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 1.0747706422 hp (boiler)
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 10.747706422 hp (boiler)
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 Btu(th)/s = 0.107477064220183 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to hp (boiler):
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 0.107477064220183 hp (boiler) = 1.61215596330275 hp (boiler)
Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | horsepower (boiler) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 0.10747706422 hp (boiler) |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 0.21495412844 hp (boiler) |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 0.322431192661 hp (boiler) |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 0.537385321101 hp (boiler) |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 1.0747706422 hp (boiler) |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 2.1495412844 hp (boiler) |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 5.37385321101 hp (boiler) |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 10.747706422 hp (boiler) |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 53.7385321101 hp (boiler) |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 107.47706422 hp (boiler) |
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 (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/second in horsepower (boiler)?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 0.10747706422 horsepower (boiler) (hp (boiler)).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (boiler)?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 0.10747706422. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 0.10747706422 = 2.6869266055 hp (boiler).
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in horsepower (boiler)?
10 Btu(th)/s = 1.0747706422 hp (boiler).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the horsepower (boiler)?
The horsepower (boiler) is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s equals only 0.10747706422 hp (boiler).