Convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to calorie (IT)/hour.
1 cal/h = 0.00155960842162 hp. To convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), 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 (550 Ft*lbf/s)
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 (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/hour | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 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 (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 calorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h) = 0.00155960842162 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
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 (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 cal/h = 0.0155960842162 hp.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/hour or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 cal/h equals only 0.00155960842162 hp.