Convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to calorie (th)/second.
1 cal(th)/s = 5.61083545662 hp. To convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower, multiply the value by 5.61083545662; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 0.178226577438 cal(th)/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(th)/s = 5.61083545662 hp
- 1 hp = 0.178226577438 cal(th)/s
- 10 cal(th)/s = 56.1083545662 hp
- 100 cal(th)/s = 561.083545662 hp
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/second to Horsepower
1 cal(th)/s = 5.61083545661794 hp
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/s to hp:
15 cal(th)/s = 15 × 5.61083545661794 hp = 84.1625318492691 hp
Calorie (Th)/second to Horsepower Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/second | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/s | 5.61083545662 hp |
| 2 cal(th)/s | 11.2216709132 hp |
| 3 cal(th)/s | 16.8325063699 hp |
| 5 cal(th)/s | 28.0541772831 hp |
| 10 cal(th)/s | 56.1083545662 hp |
| 20 cal(th)/s | 112.216709132 hp |
| 50 cal(th)/s | 280.541772831 hp |
| 100 cal(th)/s | 561.083545662 hp |
| 500 cal(th)/s | 2805.41772831 hp |
| 1000 cal(th)/s | 5610.83545662 hp |
Calorie (Th)/second
Calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which thermal calories are transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie (th), or thermochemical calorie, was historically used to quantify energy in thermodynamics and nutrition. Its use in power measurement, such as cal(th)/s, emerged in scientific contexts to express thermal energy transfer rates before the adoption of the watt as the standard SI unit.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/s is rarely used in scientific practice, having been largely replaced by watts (W). It may still appear in specialized fields or historical references related to thermal energy transfer rates.
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)/second in horsepower?
1 calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) = 5.61083545662 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower?
Multiply the calorie (th)/second value by 5.61083545662. For example, 25 cal(th)/s × 5.61083545662 = 140.270886415 hp.
What is 10 calorie (th)/second in horsepower?
10 cal(th)/s = 56.1083545662 hp.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/second or the horsepower?
The calorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/s = 5.61083545662 hp.