Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
1 hp = 0.178226577438 kcal(th)/s. To convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.178226577438; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(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 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 5.61083545662 hp
- 10 hp = 1.78226577438 kcal(th)/s
- 100 hp = 17.8226577438 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 hp = 0.178226577437859 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp to kcal(th)/s:
15 hp = 15 × 0.178226577437859 kcal(th)/s = 2.67339866156788 kcal(th)/s
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.178226577438 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 hp | 0.356453154876 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 hp | 0.534679732314 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 hp | 0.891132887189 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 hp | 1.78226577438 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 hp | 3.56453154876 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 hp | 8.91132887189 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 hp | 17.8226577438 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 hp | 89.1132887189 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 hp | 178.226577438 kcal(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.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp) = 0.178226577438 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) value by 0.178226577438. For example, 25 hp × 0.178226577438 = 4.45566443595 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 hp = 1.78226577438 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp equals only 0.178226577438 kcal(th)/s.