Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (IT)/minute.
1 kcal/min = 0.093576505297 hp. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), 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 (550 Ft*lbf/s)
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 (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/minute | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 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 (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)/minute in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute (kcal/min) = 0.093576505297 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
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 (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 kcal/min = 0.93576505297 hp.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/minute or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 kcal/min equals only 0.093576505297 hp.