Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to kilocalorie (IT)/minute.
1 kcal/min = 0.093576505297 hp. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to horsepower, multiply the value by 0.093576505297; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 10.6864431069 kcal/min). 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/min = 0.093576505297 hp
- 1 hp = 10.6864431069 kcal/min
- 10 kcal/min = 0.93576505297 hp
- 100 kcal/min = 9.3576505297 hp
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Horsepower
1 kcal/min = 0.0935765052970363 hp
Example: convert 15 kcal/min to hp:
15 kcal/min = 15 × 0.0935765052970363 hp = 1.40364757945555 hp
Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Horsepower Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/minute | horsepower |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/min | 0.093576505297 hp |
| 2 kcal/min | 0.187153010594 hp |
| 3 kcal/min | 0.280729515891 hp |
| 5 kcal/min | 0.467882526485 hp |
| 10 kcal/min | 0.93576505297 hp |
| 20 kcal/min | 1.87153010594 hp |
| 50 kcal/min | 4.67882526485 hp |
| 100 kcal/min | 9.3576505297 hp |
| 500 kcal/min | 46.7882526485 hp |
| 1000 kcal/min | 93.576505297 hp |
Kilocalorie (It)/minute
A unit of power representing the energy expended or transferred at a rate of one kilocalorie per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (kcal) has historically been used to measure energy in food and nutrition, while the minute as a time unit has been standard in timekeeping. Combining these, kcal/min was used to quantify power, especially in contexts like metabolic rates and energy expenditure, before the widespread adoption of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
The kcal/min is primarily used in fields such as physiology and sports science to express rates of energy expenditure, though it is less common today with the adoption of the watt (W) as the standard SI unit of power.
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)/minute in horsepower?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute (kcal/min) = 0.093576505297 horsepower (hp).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to horsepower?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/minute value by 0.093576505297. For example, 25 kcal/min × 0.093576505297 = 2.33941263243 hp.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in horsepower?
10 kcal/min = 0.93576505297 hp.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/minute or the horsepower?
The horsepower is the larger unit: 1 kcal/min equals only 0.093576505297 hp.