Convert calorie (th)/hour to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/hour [cal(th)/h] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to calorie (th)/hour.
1 cal(th)/h = 0.00158018245442 hp (metric). To convert calorie (th)/hour to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 0.00158018245442; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 632.83831383 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 = 0.00158018245442 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 632.83831383 cal(th)/h
- 10 cal(th)/h = 0.0158018245442 hp (metric)
- 100 cal(th)/h = 0.158018245442 hp (metric)
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Metric)
1 cal(th)/h = 0.00158018245442293 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/h to hp (metric):
15 cal(th)/h = 15 × 0.00158018245442293 hp (metric) = 0.023702736816344 hp (metric)
Calorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/hour | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/h | 0.00158018245442 hp (metric) |
| 2 cal(th)/h | 0.00316036490885 hp (metric) |
| 3 cal(th)/h | 0.00474054736327 hp (metric) |
| 5 cal(th)/h | 0.00790091227211 hp (metric) |
| 10 cal(th)/h | 0.0158018245442 hp (metric) |
| 20 cal(th)/h | 0.0316036490885 hp (metric) |
| 50 cal(th)/h | 0.0790091227211 hp (metric) |
| 100 cal(th)/h | 0.158018245442 hp (metric) |
| 500 cal(th)/h | 0.790091227211 hp (metric) |
| 1000 cal(th)/h | 1.58018245442 hp (metric) |
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 (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 (th)/hour in horsepower (metric)?
1 calorie (th)/hour (cal(th)/h) = 0.00158018245442 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert calorie (th)/hour to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the calorie (th)/hour value by 0.00158018245442. For example, 25 cal(th)/h × 0.00158018245442 = 0.0395045613606 hp (metric).
What is 10 calorie (th)/hour in horsepower (metric)?
10 cal(th)/h = 0.0158018245442 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/hour or the horsepower (metric)?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/h equals only 0.00158018245442 hp (metric).