Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/second.
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41325634045 hp (water). To convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 1.41325634045; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 0.707585716318 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 = 1.41325634045 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 0.707585716318 Btu(th)/s
- 10 Btu(th)/s = 14.1325634045 hp (water)
- 100 Btu(th)/s = 141.325634045 hp (water)
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41325634045223 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to hp (water):
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.41325634045223 hp (water) = 21.1988451067834 hp (water)
Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/second | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/s | 1.41325634045 hp (water) |
| 2 Btu(th)/s | 2.8265126809 hp (water) |
| 3 Btu(th)/s | 4.23976902136 hp (water) |
| 5 Btu(th)/s | 7.06628170226 hp (water) |
| 10 Btu(th)/s | 14.1325634045 hp (water) |
| 20 Btu(th)/s | 28.265126809 hp (water) |
| 50 Btu(th)/s | 70.6628170226 hp (water) |
| 100 Btu(th)/s | 141.325634045 hp (water) |
| 500 Btu(th)/s | 706.628170226 hp (water) |
| 1000 Btu(th)/s | 1413.25634045 hp (water) |
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 (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 (th)/second in horsepower (water)?
1 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s) = 1.41325634045 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the Btu (th)/second value by 1.41325634045. For example, 25 Btu(th)/s × 1.41325634045 = 35.3314085113 hp (water).
What is 10 Btu (th)/second in horsepower (water)?
10 Btu(th)/s = 14.1325634045 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/second or the horsepower (water)?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41325634045 hp (water).