Convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to calorie (IT)/hour.
1 cal/h = 0.00155889137757 hp (water). To convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.00155889137757; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 641.481513328 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 = 0.00155889137757 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 641.481513328 cal/h
- 10 cal/h = 0.0155889137757 hp (water)
- 100 cal/h = 0.155889137757 hp (water)
How to Convert Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (Water)
1 cal/h = 0.00155889137757475 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 cal/h to hp (water):
15 cal/h = 15 × 0.00155889137757475 hp (water) = 0.0233833706636213 hp (water)
Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/hour | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/h | 0.00155889137757 hp (water) |
| 2 cal/h | 0.00311778275515 hp (water) |
| 3 cal/h | 0.00467667413272 hp (water) |
| 5 cal/h | 0.00779445688787 hp (water) |
| 10 cal/h | 0.0155889137757 hp (water) |
| 20 cal/h | 0.0311778275515 hp (water) |
| 50 cal/h | 0.0779445688787 hp (water) |
| 100 cal/h | 0.155889137757 hp (water) |
| 500 cal/h | 0.779445688787 hp (water) |
| 1000 cal/h | 1.55889137757 hp (water) |
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 (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 calorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (water)?
1 calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h) = 0.00155889137757 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/hour value by 0.00155889137757. For example, 25 cal/h × 0.00155889137757 = 0.0389722844394 hp (water).
What is 10 calorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (water)?
10 cal/h = 0.0155889137757 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/hour or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 cal/h equals only 0.00155889137757 hp (water).