Convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (IT)/hour.
1 kcal/h = 0.00155960842162 hp. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), 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 (550 Ft*lbf/s)
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 (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/hour | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 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 (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour (kcal/h) = 0.00155960842162 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
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 (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 kcal/h = 0.0155960842162 hp.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/hour or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 kcal/h equals only 0.00155960842162 hp.