Convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/hour [kcal(th)/h] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (th)/hour.
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00155784883713 hp (water). To convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.00155784883713; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 641.910804287 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 = 0.00155784883713 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 641.910804287 kcal(th)/h
- 10 kcal(th)/h = 0.0155784883713 hp (water)
- 100 kcal(th)/h = 0.155784883713 hp (water)
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Water)
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00155784883713137 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/h to hp (water):
15 kcal(th)/h = 15 × 0.00155784883713137 hp (water) = 0.0233677325569706 hp (water)
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/hour | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/h | 0.00155784883713 hp (water) |
| 2 kcal(th)/h | 0.00311569767426 hp (water) |
| 3 kcal(th)/h | 0.00467354651139 hp (water) |
| 5 kcal(th)/h | 0.00778924418566 hp (water) |
| 10 kcal(th)/h | 0.0155784883713 hp (water) |
| 20 kcal(th)/h | 0.0311569767426 hp (water) |
| 50 kcal(th)/h | 0.0778924418566 hp (water) |
| 100 kcal(th)/h | 0.155784883713 hp (water) |
| 500 kcal(th)/h | 0.778924418566 hp (water) |
| 1000 kcal(th)/h | 1.55784883713 hp (water) |
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 (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 (th)/hour in horsepower (water)?
1 kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) = 0.00155784883713 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/hour value by 0.00155784883713. For example, 25 kcal(th)/h × 0.00155784883713 = 0.0389462209283 hp (water).
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/hour in horsepower (water)?
10 kcal(th)/h = 0.0155784883713 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/hour or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/h equals only 0.00155784883713 hp (water).