Convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to calorie (IT)/hour.
1 cal/h = 0.00155960842162 hp. To convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower, multiply the value by 0.00155960842162; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 641.186586414 cal/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cal/h = 0.00155960842162 hp
- 1 hp = 641.186586414 cal/h
- 10 cal/h = 0.0155960842162 hp
- 100 cal/h = 0.155960842162 hp
How to Convert Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower
1 cal/h = 0.00155960842161727 hp
Example: convert 15 cal/h to hp:
15 cal/h = 15 × 0.00155960842161727 hp = 0.0233941263242591 hp
Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/hour | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/h | 0.00155960842162 hp |
| 2 cal/h | 0.00311921684323 hp |
| 3 cal/h | 0.00467882526485 hp |
| 5 cal/h | 0.00779804210809 hp |
| 10 cal/h | 0.0155960842162 hp |
| 20 cal/h | 0.0311921684323 hp |
| 50 cal/h | 0.0779804210809 hp |
| 100 cal/h | 0.155960842162 hp |
| 500 cal/h | 0.779804210809 hp |
| 1000 cal/h | 1.55960842162 hp |
Calorie (It)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or consumed over time.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and thermodynamics to quantify energy. The cal/h unit emerged in contexts where energy transfer rates were expressed in calories per hour, particularly in heating and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Cal/h is used in specific scientific and engineering applications, such as measuring heat transfer rates, metabolic rates, and in some thermal engineering contexts, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT)/hour in horsepower?
1 calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h) = 0.00155960842162 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/hour value by 0.00155960842162. For example, 25 cal/h × 0.00155960842162 = 0.0389902105404 hp.
What is 10 calorie (IT)/hour in horsepower?
10 cal/h = 0.0155960842162 hp.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/hour or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 cal/h equals only 0.00155960842162 hp.