Convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (water).
1 hp (water) = 10.6985133894 kcal(th)/min. To convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (th)/minute, multiply the value by 10.6985133894; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0934709303619 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) = 10.6985133894 kcal(th)/min
- 1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0934709303619 hp (water)
- 10 hp (water) = 106.985133894 kcal(th)/min
- 100 hp (water) = 1069.85133894 kcal(th)/min
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
1 hp (water) = 10.6985133894352 kcal(th)/min
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to kcal(th)/min:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 10.6985133894352 kcal(th)/min = 160.477700841529 kcal(th)/min
Horsepower (Water) to Kilocalorie (Th)/minute Conversion Table
| horsepower (water) | kilocalorie (th)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 hp (water) | 10.6985133894 kcal(th)/min |
| 2 hp (water) | 21.3970267789 kcal(th)/min |
| 3 hp (water) | 32.0955401683 kcal(th)/min |
| 5 hp (water) | 53.4925669472 kcal(th)/min |
| 10 hp (water) | 106.985133894 kcal(th)/min |
| 20 hp (water) | 213.970267789 kcal(th)/min |
| 50 hp (water) | 534.925669472 kcal(th)/min |
| 100 hp (water) | 1069.85133894 kcal(th)/min |
| 500 hp (water) | 5349.25669472 kcal(th)/min |
| 1000 hp (water) | 10698.5133894 kcal(th)/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.
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
Kilocalorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the energy in kilocalories (thermochemical) transferred or consumed per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit used to measure energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics, with its use dating back to early calorimetry. The per-minute notation indicates a rate of energy transfer over time.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in scientific contexts involving thermal energy transfer rates, such as in calorimetry, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications where energy flow is measured in kilocalories per minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (water) in kilocalorie (th)/minute?
1 horsepower (water) (hp (water)) = 10.6985133894 kilocalorie (th)/minute (kcal(th)/min).
How do you convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (th)/minute?
Multiply the horsepower (water) value by 10.6985133894. For example, 25 hp (water) × 10.6985133894 = 267.462834736 kcal(th)/min.
What is 10 horsepower (water) in kilocalorie (th)/minute?
10 hp (water) = 106.985133894 kcal(th)/min.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (water) or the kilocalorie (th)/minute?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 hp (water) = 10.6985133894 kcal(th)/min.