Convert calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to calorie (IT)/second.
1 cal/s = 5.61233243968 hp (electric). To convert calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (electric), multiply the value by 5.61233243968; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (electric) = 0.178179038884 cal/s). 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/s = 5.61233243968 hp (electric)
- 1 hp (electric) = 0.178179038884 cal/s
- 10 cal/s = 56.1233243968 hp (electric)
- 100 cal/s = 561.233243968 hp (electric)
How to Convert Calorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 cal/s = 5.61233243967828 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 cal/s to hp (electric):
15 cal/s = 15 × 5.61233243967828 hp (electric) = 84.1849865951743 hp (electric)
Calorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/second | horsepower (electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/s | 5.61233243968 hp (electric) |
| 2 cal/s | 11.2246648794 hp (electric) |
| 3 cal/s | 16.836997319 hp (electric) |
| 5 cal/s | 28.0616621984 hp (electric) |
| 10 cal/s | 56.1233243968 hp (electric) |
| 20 cal/s | 112.246648794 hp (electric) |
| 50 cal/s | 280.616621984 hp (electric) |
| 100 cal/s | 561.233243968 hp (electric) |
| 500 cal/s | 2806.16621984 hp (electric) |
| 1000 cal/s | 5612.33243968 hp (electric) |
Calorie (It)/second
Calorie per second (cal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and thermodynamics. The use of calories per second as a power unit became common in scientific and engineering fields to quantify energy transfer rates before the adoption of the SI unit watt.
Current Use
Calorie per second is primarily used in scientific research, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications to measure power, especially in contexts where energy transfer in calories is relevant. It is less common in everyday use, having been largely replaced by the watt (W) in SI units.
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)/second in horsepower (electric)?
1 calorie (IT)/second (cal/s) = 5.61233243968 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (electric)?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/second value by 5.61233243968. For example, 25 cal/s × 5.61233243968 = 140.308310992 hp (electric).
What is 10 calorie (IT)/second in horsepower (electric)?
10 cal/s = 56.1233243968 hp (electric).
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/second or the horsepower (electric)?
The calorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal/s = 5.61233243968 hp (electric).