Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to calorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s], or Convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
1 hp = 0.178226577438 cal(th)/s. To convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to calorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.178226577438; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal(th)/s = 5.61083545662 hp). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hp = 0.178226577438 cal(th)/s
- 1 cal(th)/s = 5.61083545662 hp
- 10 hp = 1.78226577438 cal(th)/s
- 100 hp = 17.8226577438 cal(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Calorie (Th)/second
1 hp = 0.178226577437859 cal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp to cal(th)/s:
15 hp = 15 × 0.178226577437859 cal(th)/s = 2.67339866156788 cal(th)/s
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Calorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) | calorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.178226577438 cal(th)/s |
| 2 hp | 0.356453154876 cal(th)/s |
| 3 hp | 0.534679732314 cal(th)/s |
| 5 hp | 0.891132887189 cal(th)/s |
| 10 hp | 1.78226577438 cal(th)/s |
| 20 hp | 3.56453154876 cal(th)/s |
| 50 hp | 8.91132887189 cal(th)/s |
| 100 hp | 17.8226577438 cal(th)/s |
| 500 hp | 89.1132887189 cal(th)/s |
| 1000 hp | 178.226577438 cal(th)/s |
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in calorie (th)/second?
1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp) = 0.178226577438 calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to calorie (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) value by 0.178226577438. For example, 25 hp × 0.178226577438 = 4.45566443595 cal(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in calorie (th)/second?
10 hp = 1.78226577438 cal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) or the calorie (th)/second?
The calorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp equals only 0.178226577438 cal(th)/s.