Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 42.4267396983 Btu/min. To convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 42.4267396983; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/min = 0.023570041137 hp (water)). 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 (water) = 42.4267396983 Btu/min
- 1 Btu/min = 0.023570041137 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 424.267396983 Btu/min
- 100 hp (water) = 4242.67396983 Btu/min
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Btu (It)/minute
1 hp (water) = 42.4267396983264 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to Btu/min:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 42.4267396983264 Btu/min = 636.401095474896 Btu/min
Horsepower (Water) to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | Btu (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 42.4267396983 Btu/min |
| 2 hp (water) | 84.8534793967 Btu/min |
| 3 hp (water) | 127.280219095 Btu/min |
| 5 hp (water) | 212.133698492 Btu/min |
| 10 hp (water) | 424.267396983 Btu/min |
| 20 hp (water) | 848.534793967 Btu/min |
| 50 hp (water) | 2121.33698492 Btu/min |
| 100 hp (water) | 4242.67396983 Btu/min |
| 500 hp (water) | 21213.3698492 Btu/min |
| 1000 hp (water) | 42426.7396983 Btu/min |
Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in Btu (IT)/minute?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 42.4267396983 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/minute?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 42.4267396983. For example, 25 hp (water) × 42.4267396983 = 1060.66849246 Btu/min.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in Btu (IT)/minute?
10 hp (water) = 424.267396983 Btu/min.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the Btu (IT)/minute?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 42.4267396983 Btu/min.