Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
1 hp = 10.6935946514 kcal(th)/min. To convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/minute, multiply the value by 10.6935946514; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0935139242323 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 = 10.6935946514 kcal(th)/min
- 1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0935139242323 hp
- 10 hp = 106.935946514 kcal(th)/min
- 100 hp = 1069.35946514 kcal(th)/min
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
1 hp = 10.6935946513832 kcal(th)/min
Example: convert 15 hp to kcal(th)/min:
15 hp = 15 × 10.6935946513832 kcal(th)/min = 160.403919770748 kcal(th)/min
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/minute Conversion Table
| horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) | kilocalorie (th)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 10.6935946514 kcal(th)/min |
| 2 hp | 21.3871893028 kcal(th)/min |
| 3 hp | 32.0807839541 kcal(th)/min |
| 5 hp | 53.4679732569 kcal(th)/min |
| 10 hp | 106.935946514 kcal(th)/min |
| 20 hp | 213.871893028 kcal(th)/min |
| 50 hp | 534.679732569 kcal(th)/min |
| 100 hp | 1069.35946514 kcal(th)/min |
| 500 hp | 5346.79732569 kcal(th)/min |
| 1000 hp | 10693.5946514 kcal(th)/min |
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.
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
Kilocalorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the energy in kilocalories (thermochemical) transferred or consumed per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit used to measure energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics, with its use dating back to early calorimetry. The per-minute notation indicates a rate of energy transfer over time.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in scientific contexts involving thermal energy transfer rates, such as in calorimetry, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications where energy flow is measured in kilocalories per minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in kilocalorie (th)/minute?
1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp) = 10.6935946514 kilocalorie (th)/minute (kcal(th)/min).
How do you convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/minute?
Multiply the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) value by 10.6935946514. For example, 25 hp × 10.6935946514 = 267.339866285 kcal(th)/min.
What is 10 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in kilocalorie (th)/minute?
10 hp = 106.935946514 kcal(th)/min.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) or the kilocalorie (th)/minute?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 hp = 10.6935946514 kcal(th)/min.