Convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to calorie (IT)/hour.
1 cal/h = 0.00158123994092 hp (metric). To convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 0.00158123994092; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 632.415090284 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 = 0.00158123994092 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 632.415090284 cal/h
- 10 cal/h = 0.0158123994092 hp (metric)
- 100 cal/h = 0.158123994092 hp (metric)
How to Convert Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (Metric)
1 cal/h = 0.00158123994092444 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 cal/h to hp (metric):
15 cal/h = 15 × 0.00158123994092444 hp (metric) = 0.0237185991138666 hp (metric)
Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/hour | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/h | 0.00158123994092 hp (metric) |
| 2 cal/h | 0.00316247988185 hp (metric) |
| 3 cal/h | 0.00474371982277 hp (metric) |
| 5 cal/h | 0.00790619970462 hp (metric) |
| 10 cal/h | 0.0158123994092 hp (metric) |
| 20 cal/h | 0.0316247988185 hp (metric) |
| 50 cal/h | 0.0790619970462 hp (metric) |
| 100 cal/h | 0.158123994092 hp (metric) |
| 500 cal/h | 0.790619970462 hp (metric) |
| 1000 cal/h | 1.58123994092 hp (metric) |
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 (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (metric)?
1 calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h) = 0.00158123994092 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/hour value by 0.00158123994092. For example, 25 cal/h × 0.00158123994092 = 0.0395309985231 hp (metric).
What is 10 calorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (metric)?
10 cal/h = 0.0158123994092 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/hour or the horsepower (metric)?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 cal/h equals only 0.00158123994092 hp (metric).