Convert horsepower (boiler) to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (boiler).
1 hp (boiler) = 9.30431071276 Btu(th)/s. To convert horsepower (boiler) to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 9.30431071276; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 0.10747706422 hp (boiler)). 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 (boiler) = 9.30431071276 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 0.10747706422 hp (boiler)
- 10 hp (boiler) = 93.0431071276 Btu(th)/s
- 100 hp (boiler) = 930.431071276 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Btu (Th)/second
1 hp (boiler) = 9.30431071276142 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to Btu(th)/s:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 9.30431071276142 Btu(th)/s = 139.564660691421 Btu(th)/s
Horsepower (Boiler) to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (boiler) | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (boiler) | 9.30431071276 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 hp (boiler) | 18.6086214255 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 hp (boiler) | 27.9129321383 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 hp (boiler) | 46.5215535638 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 hp (boiler) | 93.0431071276 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 hp (boiler) | 186.086214255 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 hp (boiler) | 465.215535638 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 hp (boiler) | 930.431071276 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 hp (boiler) | 4652.15535638 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 hp (boiler) | 9304.31071276 Btu(th)/s |
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States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (boiler) in Btu (th)/second?
1 horsepower (boiler) (hp (boiler)) = 9.30431071276 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower (boiler) to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (boiler) value by 9.30431071276. For example, 25 hp (boiler) × 9.30431071276 = 232.607767819 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower (boiler) in Btu (th)/second?
10 hp (boiler) = 93.0431071276 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (boiler) or the Btu (th)/second?
The horsepower (boiler) is the larger unit: 1 hp (boiler) = 9.30431071276 Btu(th)/s.