Convert calorie (th)/hour to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/hour [cal(th)/h] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to calorie (th)/hour.
1 cal(th)/h = 0.00155856540164 hp. To convert calorie (th)/hour to horsepower, multiply the value by 0.00155856540164; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 641.615680003 cal(th)/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(th)/h = 0.00155856540164 hp
- 1 hp = 641.615680003 cal(th)/h
- 10 cal(th)/h = 0.0155856540164 hp
- 100 cal(th)/h = 0.155856540164 hp
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower
1 cal(th)/h = 0.00155856540163605 hp
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/h to hp:
15 cal(th)/h = 15 × 0.00155856540163605 hp = 0.0233784810245407 hp
Calorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/hour | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/h | 0.00155856540164 hp |
| 2 cal(th)/h | 0.00311713080327 hp |
| 3 cal(th)/h | 0.00467569620491 hp |
| 5 cal(th)/h | 0.00779282700818 hp |
| 10 cal(th)/h | 0.0155856540164 hp |
| 20 cal(th)/h | 0.0311713080327 hp |
| 50 cal(th)/h | 0.0779282700818 hp |
| 100 cal(th)/h | 0.155856540164 hp |
| 500 cal(th)/h | 0.779282700818 hp |
| 1000 cal(th)/h | 1.55856540164 hp |
Calorie (Th)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of heat energy in calories transferred or used per hour.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and physics. The 'th' denotes the thermochemical calorie, an older standard. The unit cal(th)/h has been used historically in thermodynamics and heat transfer measurements.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/h is rarely used in modern scientific contexts, having been largely replaced by SI units like watts. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields involving heat transfer calculations.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (th)/hour in horsepower?
1 calorie (th)/hour (cal(th)/h) = 0.00155856540164 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert calorie (th)/hour to horsepower?
Multiply the calorie (th)/hour value by 0.00155856540164. For example, 25 cal(th)/h × 0.00155856540164 = 0.0389641350409 hp.
What is 10 calorie (th)/hour in horsepower?
10 cal(th)/h = 0.0155856540164 hp.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/hour or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/h equals only 0.00155856540164 hp.