Convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (electric).
1 hp (electric) = 0.707544932897 Btu(th)/s. To convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.707544932897; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41333780161 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) = 0.707544932897 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41333780161 hp (electric)
- 10 hp (electric) = 7.07544932897 Btu(th)/s
- 100 hp (electric) = 70.7544932897 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (Th)/second
1 hp (electric) = 0.707544932897046 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to Btu(th)/s:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 0.707544932897046 Btu(th)/s = 10.6131739934557 Btu(th)/s
Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (electric) | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (electric) | 0.707544932897 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 hp (electric) | 1.41508986579 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 hp (electric) | 2.12263479869 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 hp (electric) | 3.53772466449 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 hp (electric) | 7.07544932897 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 hp (electric) | 14.1508986579 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 hp (electric) | 35.3772466449 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 hp (electric) | 70.7544932897 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 hp (electric) | 353.772466449 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 hp (electric) | 707.544932897 Btu(th)/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 (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 (electric) in Btu (th)/second?
1 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)) = 0.707544932897 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (electric) value by 0.707544932897. For example, 25 hp (electric) × 0.707544932897 = 17.6886233224 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower (electric) in Btu (th)/second?
10 hp (electric) = 7.07544932897 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (electric) or the Btu (th)/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (electric) equals only 0.707544932897 Btu(th)/s.