Convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to calorie (th)/second.
1 cal(th)/s = 0.426503567788 hp (boiler). To convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower (boiler), multiply the value by 0.426503567788; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (boiler) = 2.34464627151 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 = 0.426503567788 hp (boiler)
- 1 hp (boiler) = 2.34464627151 cal(th)/s
- 10 cal(th)/s = 4.26503567788 hp (boiler)
- 100 cal(th)/s = 42.6503567788 hp (boiler)
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 cal(th)/s = 0.426503567787971 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/s to hp (boiler):
15 cal(th)/s = 15 × 0.426503567787971 hp (boiler) = 6.39755351681957 hp (boiler)
Calorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/second | horsepower (boiler) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/s | 0.426503567788 hp (boiler) |
| 2 cal(th)/s | 0.853007135576 hp (boiler) |
| 3 cal(th)/s | 1.27951070336 hp (boiler) |
| 5 cal(th)/s | 2.13251783894 hp (boiler) |
| 10 cal(th)/s | 4.26503567788 hp (boiler) |
| 20 cal(th)/s | 8.53007135576 hp (boiler) |
| 50 cal(th)/s | 21.3251783894 hp (boiler) |
| 100 cal(th)/s | 42.6503567788 hp (boiler) |
| 500 cal(th)/s | 213.251783894 hp (boiler) |
| 1000 cal(th)/s | 426.503567788 hp (boiler) |
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 It may still appear in specialized fields or historical references related to thermal energy transfer rates.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 (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (th)/second in horsepower (boiler)?
1 calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) = 0.426503567788 horsepower (boiler) (hp (boiler)).
How do you convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower (boiler)?
Multiply the calorie (th)/second value by 0.426503567788. For example, 25 cal(th)/s × 0.426503567788 = 10.6625891947 hp (boiler).
What is 10 calorie (th)/second in horsepower (boiler)?
10 cal(th)/s = 4.26503567788 hp (boiler).
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/second or the horsepower (boiler)?
The horsepower (boiler) is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/s equals only 0.426503567788 hp (boiler).