Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
1 kcal/s = 5.61200895927 hp (water). To convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 5.61200895927; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 0.178189309258 kcal/s). 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/s = 5.61200895927 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 0.178189309258 kcal/s
- 10 kcal/s = 56.1200895927 hp (water)
- 100 kcal/s = 561.200895927 hp (water)
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 kcal/s = 5.6120089592691 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to hp (water):
15 kcal/s = 15 × 5.6120089592691 hp (water) = 84.1801343890366 hp (water)
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/second | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/s | 5.61200895927 hp (water) |
| 2 kcal/s | 11.2240179185 hp (water) |
| 3 kcal/s | 16.8360268778 hp (water) |
| 5 kcal/s | 28.0600447963 hp (water) |
| 10 kcal/s | 56.1200895927 hp (water) |
| 20 kcal/s | 112.240179185 hp (water) |
| 50 kcal/s | 280.600447963 hp (water) |
| 100 kcal/s | 561.200895927 hp (water) |
| 500 kcal/s | 2806.00447963 hp (water) |
| 1000 kcal/s | 5612.00895927 hp (water) |
Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT)/second in horsepower (water)?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/second (kcal/s) = 5.61200895927 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/second value by 5.61200895927. For example, 25 kcal/s × 5.61200895927 = 140.300223982 hp (water).
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/second in horsepower (water)?
10 kcal/s = 56.1200895927 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/second or the horsepower (water)?
The kilocalorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal/s = 5.61200895927 hp (water).