Convert horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (electric).
1 hp (electric) = 0.178298279159 kcal(th)/s. To convert horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.178298279159; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/s = 5.60857908847 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) = 0.178298279159 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 5.60857908847 hp (electric)
- 10 hp (electric) = 1.78298279159 kcal(th)/s
- 100 hp (electric) = 17.8298279159 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 hp (electric) = 0.1782982791587 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to kcal(th)/s:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 0.1782982791587 kcal(th)/s = 2.6744741873805 kcal(th)/s
Horsepower (Electric) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (electric) | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (electric) | 0.178298279159 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 hp (electric) | 0.356596558317 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 hp (electric) | 0.534894837476 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 hp (electric) | 0.891491395793 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 hp (electric) | 1.78298279159 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 hp (electric) | 3.56596558317 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 hp (electric) | 8.91491395793 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 hp (electric) | 17.8298279159 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 hp (electric) | 89.1491395793 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 hp (electric) | 178.298279159 kcal(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.
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 (electric) in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)) = 0.178298279159 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (electric) value by 0.178298279159. For example, 25 hp (electric) × 0.178298279159 = 4.45745697897 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower (electric) in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 hp (electric) = 1.78298279159 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (electric) or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (electric) equals only 0.178298279159 kcal(th)/s.