Convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 10.5402515047 kcal/min. To convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 10.5402515047; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal/min = 0.0948743964555 hp (metric)). 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 (metric) = 10.5402515047 kcal/min
- 1 kcal/min = 0.0948743964555 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 105.402515047 kcal/min
- 100 hp (metric) = 1054.02515047 kcal/min
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Kilocalorie (It)/minute
1 hp (metric) = 10.5402515047291 kcal/min
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to kcal/min:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 10.5402515047291 kcal/min = 158.103772570937 kcal/min
Horsepower (Metric) to Kilocalorie (It)/minute Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | kilocalorie (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 10.5402515047 kcal/min |
| 2 hp (metric) | 21.0805030095 kcal/min |
| 3 hp (metric) | 31.6207545142 kcal/min |
| 5 hp (metric) | 52.7012575236 kcal/min |
| 10 hp (metric) | 105.402515047 kcal/min |
| 20 hp (metric) | 210.805030095 kcal/min |
| 50 hp (metric) | 527.012575236 kcal/min |
| 100 hp (metric) | 1054.02515047 kcal/min |
| 500 hp (metric) | 5270.12575236 kcal/min |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 10540.2515047 kcal/min |
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
Kilocalorie (It)/minute
A unit of power representing the energy expended or transferred at a rate of one kilocalorie per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (kcal) has historically been used to measure energy in food and nutrition, while the minute as a time unit has been standard in timekeeping. Combining these, kcal/min was used to quantify power, especially in contexts like metabolic rates and energy expenditure, before the widespread adoption of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
The kcal/min is primarily used in fields such as physiology and sports science to express rates of energy expenditure, though it is less common today with the adoption of the watt (W) as the standard SI unit of power.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in kilocalorie (IT)/minute?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 10.5402515047 kilocalorie (IT)/minute (kcal/min).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (IT)/minute?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 10.5402515047. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 10.5402515047 = 263.506287618 kcal/min.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in kilocalorie (IT)/minute?
10 hp (metric) = 105.402515047 kcal/min.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the kilocalorie (IT)/minute?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) = 10.5402515047 kcal/min.