Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/minute.
1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0935139242323 hp. To convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 0.0935139242323; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 10.6935946514 kcal(th)/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(th)/min = 0.0935139242323 hp
- 1 hp = 10.6935946514 kcal(th)/min
- 10 kcal(th)/min = 0.935139242323 hp
- 100 kcal(th)/min = 9.35139242323 hp
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 kcal(th)/min = 0.093513924232265 hp
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/min to hp:
15 kcal(th)/min = 15 × 0.093513924232265 hp = 1.40270886348397 hp
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/minute | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/min | 0.0935139242323 hp |
| 2 kcal(th)/min | 0.187027848465 hp |
| 3 kcal(th)/min | 0.280541772697 hp |
| 5 kcal(th)/min | 0.467569621161 hp |
| 10 kcal(th)/min | 0.935139242323 hp |
| 20 kcal(th)/min | 1.87027848465 hp |
| 50 kcal(th)/min | 4.67569621161 hp |
| 100 kcal(th)/min | 9.35139242323 hp |
| 500 kcal(th)/min | 46.7569621161 hp |
| 1000 kcal(th)/min | 93.5139242323 hp |
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
Kilocalorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the energy in kilocalories (thermochemical) transferred or consumed per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit used to measure energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics, with its use dating back to early calorimetry. The per-minute notation indicates a rate of energy transfer over time.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in scientific contexts involving thermal energy transfer rates, such as in calorimetry, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications where energy flow is measured in kilocalories per minute.
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 (th)/minute in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 kilocalorie (th)/minute (kcal(th)/min) = 0.0935139242323 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/minute value by 0.0935139242323. For example, 25 kcal(th)/min × 0.0935139242323 = 2.33784810581 hp.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/minute in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 kcal(th)/min = 0.935139242323 hp.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/minute or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/min equals only 0.0935139242323 hp.