Convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to kilocalorie (th)/hour [kcal(th)/h], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 632.83831383 kcal(th)/h. To convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (th)/hour, multiply the value by 632.83831383; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00158018245442 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) = 632.83831383 kcal(th)/h
- 1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00158018245442 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 6328.3831383 kcal(th)/h
- 100 hp (metric) = 63283.831383 kcal(th)/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Kilocalorie (Th)/hour
1 hp (metric) = 632.838313829519 kcal(th)/h
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to kcal(th)/h:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 632.838313829519 kcal(th)/h = 9492.57470744278 kcal(th)/h
Horsepower (Metric) to Kilocalorie (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | kilocalorie (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 632.83831383 kcal(th)/h |
| 2 hp (metric) | 1265.67662766 kcal(th)/h |
| 3 hp (metric) | 1898.51494149 kcal(th)/h |
| 5 hp (metric) | 3164.19156915 kcal(th)/h |
| 10 hp (metric) | 6328.3831383 kcal(th)/h |
| 20 hp (metric) | 12656.7662766 kcal(th)/h |
| 50 hp (metric) | 31641.9156915 kcal(th)/h |
| 100 hp (metric) | 63283.831383 kcal(th)/h |
| 500 hp (metric) | 316419.156915 kcal(th)/h |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 632838.31383 kcal(th)/h |
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 (Th)/hour
A kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per hour is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and energy measurement, has been adapted into various units including the thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal(th)). Its use in power measurement, such as kcal(th)/h, is primarily for specialized scientific and engineering applications, integrating energy units with time to express power.
Current Use
The kcal(th)/h unit is used in contexts requiring the measurement of energy transfer rates in thermochemical terms, such as in thermal engineering, calorimetry, and energy efficiency assessments where energy flow is expressed in kilocalories per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (metric) in kilocalorie (th)/hour?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 632.83831383 kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (th)/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 632.83831383. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 632.83831383 = 15820.9578457 kcal(th)/h.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in kilocalorie (th)/hour?
10 hp (metric) = 6328.3831383 kcal(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the kilocalorie (th)/hour?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) = 632.83831383 kcal(th)/h.