Convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to calorie (IT)/hour.
1 cal/h = 0.00155898123324 hp (electric). To convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (electric), multiply the value by 0.00155898123324; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (electric) = 641.444539983 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 = 0.00155898123324 hp (electric)
- 1 hp (electric) = 641.444539983 cal/h
- 10 cal/h = 0.0155898123324 hp (electric)
- 100 cal/h = 0.155898123324 hp (electric)
How to Convert Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (Electric)
1 cal/h = 0.00155898123324397 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 cal/h to hp (electric):
15 cal/h = 15 × 0.00155898123324397 hp (electric) = 0.0233847184986595 hp (electric)
Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/hour | horsepower (electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/h | 0.00155898123324 hp (electric) |
| 2 cal/h | 0.00311796246649 hp (electric) |
| 3 cal/h | 0.00467694369973 hp (electric) |
| 5 cal/h | 0.00779490616622 hp (electric) |
| 10 cal/h | 0.0155898123324 hp (electric) |
| 20 cal/h | 0.0311796246649 hp (electric) |
| 50 cal/h | 0.0779490616622 hp (electric) |
| 100 cal/h | 0.155898123324 hp (electric) |
| 500 cal/h | 0.779490616622 hp (electric) |
| 1000 cal/h | 1.55898123324 hp (electric) |
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 (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (electric)?
1 calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h) = 0.00155898123324 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (electric)?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/hour value by 0.00155898123324. For example, 25 cal/h × 0.00155898123324 = 0.0389745308311 hp (electric).
What is 10 calorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (electric)?
10 cal/h = 0.0155898123324 hp (electric).
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/hour or the horsepower (electric)?
The horsepower (electric) is the larger unit: 1 cal/h equals only 0.00155898123324 hp (electric).