Convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (metric).
1 hp (metric) = 0.175788420172 kcal(th)/s. To convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.175788420172; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/s = 5.6886568468 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) = 0.175788420172 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 5.6886568468 hp (metric)
- 10 hp (metric) = 1.75788420172 kcal(th)/s
- 100 hp (metric) = 17.5788420172 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 hp (metric) = 0.175788420172084 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to kcal(th)/s:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 0.175788420172084 kcal(th)/s = 2.63682630258126 kcal(th)/s
Horsepower (Metric) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (metric) | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (metric) | 0.175788420172 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 hp (metric) | 0.351576840344 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 hp (metric) | 0.527365260516 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 hp (metric) | 0.87894210086 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 hp (metric) | 1.75788420172 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 hp (metric) | 3.51576840344 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 hp (metric) | 8.7894210086 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 hp (metric) | 17.5788420172 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 hp (metric) | 87.894210086 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 hp (metric) | 175.788420172 kcal(th)/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 (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 (metric) in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)) = 0.175788420172 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (metric) value by 0.175788420172. For example, 25 hp (metric) × 0.175788420172 = 4.3947105043 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower (metric) in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 hp (metric) = 1.75788420172 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (metric) or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (metric) equals only 0.175788420172 kcal(th)/s.