Convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to calorie (th)/second.
1 cal(th)/s = 5.6886568468 hp (metric). To convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 5.6886568468; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 0.175788420172 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 = 5.6886568468 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 0.175788420172 cal(th)/s
- 10 cal(th)/s = 56.886568468 hp (metric)
- 100 cal(th)/s = 568.86568468 hp (metric)
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Metric)
1 cal(th)/s = 5.68865684679954 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/s to hp (metric):
15 cal(th)/s = 15 × 5.68865684679954 hp (metric) = 85.329852701993 hp (metric)
Calorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/second | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/s | 5.6886568468 hp (metric) |
| 2 cal(th)/s | 11.3773136936 hp (metric) |
| 3 cal(th)/s | 17.0659705404 hp (metric) |
| 5 cal(th)/s | 28.443284234 hp (metric) |
| 10 cal(th)/s | 56.886568468 hp (metric) |
| 20 cal(th)/s | 113.773136936 hp (metric) |
| 50 cal(th)/s | 284.43284234 hp (metric) |
| 100 cal(th)/s | 568.86568468 hp (metric) |
| 500 cal(th)/s | 2844.3284234 hp (metric) |
| 1000 cal(th)/s | 5688.6568468 hp (metric) |
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 It may still appear in specialized fields or historical references related to thermal energy transfer rates.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 (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)/second in horsepower (metric)?
1 calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) = 5.6886568468 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the calorie (th)/second value by 5.6886568468. For example, 25 cal(th)/s × 5.6886568468 = 142.21642117 hp (metric).
What is 10 calorie (th)/second in horsepower (metric)?
10 cal(th)/s = 56.886568468 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/second or the horsepower (metric)?
The calorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/s = 5.6886568468 hp (metric).