Convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/hour [kcal(th)/h] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to kilocalorie (th)/hour.
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.000118473213048 hp (boiler). To convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (boiler), multiply the value by 0.000118473213048; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (boiler) = 8440.72659358 kcal(th)/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(th)/h = 0.000118473213048 hp (boiler)
- 1 hp (boiler) = 8440.72659358 kcal(th)/h
- 10 kcal(th)/h = 0.00118473213048 hp (boiler)
- 100 kcal(th)/h = 0.0118473213048 hp (boiler)
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00011847321304791 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/h to hp (boiler):
15 kcal(th)/h = 15 × 0.00011847321304791 hp (boiler) = 0.00177709819571865 hp (boiler)
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/hour | horsepower (boiler) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/h | 0.000118473213048 hp (boiler) |
| 2 kcal(th)/h | 0.000236946426096 hp (boiler) |
| 3 kcal(th)/h | 0.000355419639144 hp (boiler) |
| 5 kcal(th)/h | 0.00059236606524 hp (boiler) |
| 10 kcal(th)/h | 0.00118473213048 hp (boiler) |
| 20 kcal(th)/h | 0.00236946426096 hp (boiler) |
| 50 kcal(th)/h | 0.0059236606524 hp (boiler) |
| 100 kcal(th)/h | 0.0118473213048 hp (boiler) |
| 500 kcal(th)/h | 0.059236606524 hp (boiler) |
| 1000 kcal(th)/h | 0.118473213048 hp (boiler) |
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour
A kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per hour is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and energy measurement, has been adapted into various units including the thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal(th)). Its use in power measurement, such as kcal(th)/h, is primarily for specialized scientific and engineering applications, integrating energy units with time to express power.
Current Use
The kcal(th)/h unit is used in contexts requiring the measurement of energy transfer rates in thermochemical terms, such as in thermal engineering, calorimetry, and energy efficiency assessments where energy flow is expressed in kilocalories per hour.
Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/hour in horsepower (boiler)?
1 kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) = 0.000118473213048 horsepower (boiler) (hp (boiler)).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (boiler)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/hour value by 0.000118473213048. For example, 25 kcal(th)/h × 0.000118473213048 = 0.0029618303262 hp (boiler).
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/hour in horsepower (boiler)?
10 kcal(th)/h = 0.00118473213048 hp (boiler).
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/hour or the horsepower (boiler)?
The horsepower (boiler) is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/h equals only 0.000118473213048 hp (boiler).