Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s], or Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 0.707585716318 Btu(th)/s. To convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.707585716318; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41325634045 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) = 0.707585716318 Btu(th)/s
- 1 Btu(th)/s = 1.41325634045 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 7.07585716318 Btu(th)/s
- 100 hp (water) = 70.7585716318 Btu(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/second
1 hp (water) = 0.707585716318111 Btu(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to Btu(th)/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 0.707585716318111 Btu(th)/s = 10.6137857447717 Btu(th)/s
Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | Btu (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 0.707585716318 Btu(th)/s |
| 2 hp (water) | 1.41517143264 Btu(th)/s |
| 3 hp (water) | 2.12275714895 Btu(th)/s |
| 5 hp (water) | 3.53792858159 Btu(th)/s |
| 10 hp (water) | 7.07585716318 Btu(th)/s |
| 20 hp (water) | 14.1517143264 Btu(th)/s |
| 50 hp (water) | 35.3792858159 Btu(th)/s |
| 100 hp (water) | 70.7585716318 Btu(th)/s |
| 500 hp (water) | 353.792858159 Btu(th)/s |
| 1000 hp (water) | 707.585716318 Btu(th)/s |
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 (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in Btu (th)/second?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 0.707585716318 Btu (th)/second (Btu(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 0.707585716318. For example, 25 hp (water) × 0.707585716318 = 17.689642908 Btu(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in Btu (th)/second?
10 hp (water) = 7.07585716318 Btu(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the Btu (th)/second?
The Btu (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) equals only 0.707585716318 Btu(th)/s.