Convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 0.175670858412 kcal/s. To convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.175670858412; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal/s = 5.69246378733 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) = 0.175670858412 kcal/s
- 1 kcal/s = 5.69246378733 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 1.75670858412 kcal/s
- 100 hp (metric) = 17.5670858412 kcal/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Kilocalorie (It)/second
1 hp (metric) = 0.175670858412152 kcal/s
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to kcal/s:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 0.175670858412152 kcal/s = 2.63506287618229 kcal/s
Horsepower (Metric) to Kilocalorie (It)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | kilocalorie (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 0.175670858412 kcal/s |
| 2 hp (metric) | 0.351341716824 kcal/s |
| 3 hp (metric) | 0.527012575236 kcal/s |
| 5 hp (metric) | 0.878354292061 kcal/s |
| 10 hp (metric) | 1.75670858412 kcal/s |
| 20 hp (metric) | 3.51341716824 kcal/s |
| 50 hp (metric) | 8.78354292061 kcal/s |
| 100 hp (metric) | 17.5670858412 kcal/s |
| 500 hp (metric) | 87.8354292061 kcal/s |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 175.670858412 kcal/s |
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)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in kilocalorie (IT)/second?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 0.175670858412 kilocalorie (IT)/second (kcal/s).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (IT)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 0.175670858412. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 0.175670858412 = 4.3917714603 kcal/s.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in kilocalorie (IT)/second?
10 hp (metric) = 1.75670858412 kcal/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the kilocalorie (IT)/second?
The kilocalorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) equals only 0.175670858412 kcal/s.