Convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s], or Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 0.178189309258 kcal/s. To convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.178189309258; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal/s = 5.61200895927 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) = 0.178189309258 kcal/s
- 1 kcal/s = 5.61200895927 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 1.78189309258 kcal/s
- 100 hp (water) = 17.8189309258 kcal/s
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Kilocalorie (It)/second
1 hp (water) = 0.178189309257667 kcal/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to kcal/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 0.178189309257667 kcal/s = 2.672839638865 kcal/s
Horsepower (Water) to Kilocalorie (It)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | kilocalorie (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 0.178189309258 kcal/s |
| 2 hp (water) | 0.356378618515 kcal/s |
| 3 hp (water) | 0.534567927773 kcal/s |
| 5 hp (water) | 0.890946546288 kcal/s |
| 10 hp (water) | 1.78189309258 kcal/s |
| 20 hp (water) | 3.56378618515 kcal/s |
| 50 hp (water) | 8.90946546288 kcal/s |
| 100 hp (water) | 17.8189309258 kcal/s |
| 500 hp (water) | 89.0946546288 kcal/s |
| 1000 hp (water) | 178.189309258 kcal/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.
Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in kilocalorie (IT)/second?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 0.178189309258 kilocalorie (IT)/second (kcal/s).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (IT)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 0.178189309258. For example, 25 hp (water) × 0.178189309258 = 4.45473273144 kcal/s.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in kilocalorie (IT)/second?
10 hp (water) = 1.78189309258 kcal/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the kilocalorie (IT)/second?
The kilocalorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) equals only 0.178189309258 kcal/s.