Convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (electric).
1 hp (electric) = 0.70707157351 Btu/s. To convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.70707157351; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 1.41428398123 hp (electric)). 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 (electric) = 0.70707157351 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 1.41428398123 hp (electric)
- 10 hp (electric) = 7.0707157351 Btu/s
- 100 hp (electric) = 70.707157351 Btu/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (It)/second
1 hp (electric) = 0.707071573509592 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to Btu/s:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 0.707071573509592 Btu/s = 10.6060736026439 Btu/s
Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (electric) | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (electric) | 0.70707157351 Btu/s |
| 2 hp (electric) | 1.41414314702 Btu/s |
| 3 hp (electric) | 2.12121472053 Btu/s |
| 5 hp (electric) | 3.53535786755 Btu/s |
| 10 hp (electric) | 7.0707157351 Btu/s |
| 20 hp (electric) | 14.1414314702 Btu/s |
| 50 hp (electric) | 35.3535786755 Btu/s |
| 100 hp (electric) | 70.707157351 Btu/s |
| 500 hp (electric) | 353.535786755 Btu/s |
| 1000 hp (electric) | 707.07157351 Btu/s |
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (electric) in Btu (IT)/second?
1 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)) = 0.70707157351 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (electric) value by 0.70707157351. For example, 25 hp (electric) × 0.70707157351 = 17.6767893377 Btu/s.
What is 10 horsepower (electric) in Btu (IT)/second?
10 hp (electric) = 7.0707157351 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (electric) or the Btu (IT)/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (electric) equals only 0.70707157351 Btu/s.