Convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to kilocalorie (IT)/hour.
1 kcal/h = 0.00155960842162 hp. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower, multiply the value by 0.00155960842162; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 641.186586414 kcal/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kcal/h = 0.00155960842162 hp
- 1 hp = 641.186586414 kcal/h
- 10 kcal/h = 0.0155960842162 hp
- 100 kcal/h = 0.155960842162 hp
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/hour to Horsepower
1 kcal/h = 0.00155960842161727 hp
Example: convert 15 kcal/h to hp:
15 kcal/h = 15 × 0.00155960842161727 hp = 0.0233941263242591 hp
Kilocalorie (It)/hour to Horsepower Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/hour | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/h | 0.00155960842162 hp |
| 2 kcal/h | 0.00311921684323 hp |
| 3 kcal/h | 0.00467882526485 hp |
| 5 kcal/h | 0.00779804210809 hp |
| 10 kcal/h | 0.0155960842162 hp |
| 20 kcal/h | 0.0311921684323 hp |
| 50 kcal/h | 0.0779804210809 hp |
| 100 kcal/h | 0.155960842162 hp |
| 500 kcal/h | 0.779804210809 hp |
| 1000 kcal/h | 1.55960842162 hp |
Kilocalorie (It)/hour
Kilocalorie per hour (kcal/h) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and energy measurement, has been adopted as a unit of energy. Its use in power measurement, such as kcal/h, emerged in contexts like thermal and caloric power calculations, especially in fields related to heating and energy transfer.
Current Use
kcal/h is used in applications involving thermal power, such as heating systems, calorimetry, and energy transfer calculations where energy flow is expressed in kilocalories per hour.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour in horsepower?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour (kcal/h) = 0.00155960842162 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/hour value by 0.00155960842162. For example, 25 kcal/h × 0.00155960842162 = 0.0389902105404 hp.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/hour in horsepower?
10 kcal/h = 0.0155960842162 hp.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/hour or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 kcal/h equals only 0.00155960842162 hp.