Convert horsepower (water) to calorie (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to calorie (th)/hour [cal(th)/h], or Convert calorie (th)/hour to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 641.910804287 cal(th)/h. To convert horsepower (water) to calorie (th)/hour, multiply the value by 641.910804287; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal(th)/h = 0.00155784883713 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) = 641.910804287 cal(th)/h
- 1 cal(th)/h = 0.00155784883713 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 6419.10804287 cal(th)/h
- 100 hp (water) = 64191.0804287 cal(th)/h
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Calorie (Th)/hour
1 hp (water) = 641.910804286636 cal(th)/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to cal(th)/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 641.910804286636 cal(th)/h = 9628.66206429955 cal(th)/h
Horsepower (Water) to Calorie (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | calorie (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 641.910804287 cal(th)/h |
| 2 hp (water) | 1283.82160857 cal(th)/h |
| 3 hp (water) | 1925.73241286 cal(th)/h |
| 5 hp (water) | 3209.55402143 cal(th)/h |
| 10 hp (water) | 6419.10804287 cal(th)/h |
| 20 hp (water) | 12838.2160857 cal(th)/h |
| 50 hp (water) | 32095.5402143 cal(th)/h |
| 100 hp (water) | 64191.0804287 cal(th)/h |
| 500 hp (water) | 320955.402143 cal(th)/h |
| 1000 hp (water) | 641910.804287 cal(th)/h |
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.
Calorie (Th)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of heat energy in calories transferred or used per hour.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and physics. The 'th' denotes the thermochemical calorie, an older standard. The unit cal(th)/h has been used historically in thermodynamics and heat transfer measurements.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/h is rarely used in modern scientific contexts, having been largely replaced by SI units like watts. However, it may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields involving heat transfer calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in calorie (th)/hour?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 641.910804287 calorie (th)/hour (cal(th)/h).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to calorie (th)/hour?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 641.910804287. For example, 25 hp (water) × 641.910804287 = 16047.7701072 cal(th)/h.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in calorie (th)/hour?
10 hp (water) = 6419.10804287 cal(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the calorie (th)/hour?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 641.910804287 cal(th)/h.