Convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/hour [kcal(th)/h] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (th)/hour.
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00155793863271 hp (electric). To convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (electric), multiply the value by 0.00155793863271; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (electric) = 641.873806199 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 = 0.00155793863271 hp (electric)
- 1 hp (electric) = 641.873806199 kcal(th)/h
- 10 kcal(th)/h = 0.0155793863271 hp (electric)
- 100 kcal(th)/h = 0.155793863271 hp (electric)
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Electric)
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00155793863270777 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/h to hp (electric):
15 kcal(th)/h = 15 × 0.00155793863270777 hp (electric) = 0.0233690794906166 hp (electric)
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/hour | horsepower (electric) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/h | 0.00155793863271 hp (electric) |
| 2 kcal(th)/h | 0.00311587726542 hp (electric) |
| 3 kcal(th)/h | 0.00467381589812 hp (electric) |
| 5 kcal(th)/h | 0.00778969316354 hp (electric) |
| 10 kcal(th)/h | 0.0155793863271 hp (electric) |
| 20 kcal(th)/h | 0.0311587726542 hp (electric) |
| 50 kcal(th)/h | 0.0778969316354 hp (electric) |
| 100 kcal(th)/h | 0.155793863271 hp (electric) |
| 500 kcal(th)/h | 0.778969316354 hp (electric) |
| 1000 kcal(th)/h | 1.55793863271 hp (electric) |
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 (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/hour in horsepower (electric)?
1 kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) = 0.00155793863271 horsepower (electric) (hp (electric)).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (electric)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/hour value by 0.00155793863271. For example, 25 kcal(th)/h × 0.00155793863271 = 0.0389484658177 hp (electric).
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/hour in horsepower (electric)?
10 kcal(th)/h = 0.0155793863271 hp (electric).
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/hour or the horsepower (electric)?
The horsepower (electric) is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/h equals only 0.00155793863271 hp (electric).