Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (th)/minute.
1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0934709303619 hp (water). To convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 0.0934709303619; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 10.6985133894 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 = 0.0934709303619 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 10.6985133894 kcal(th)/min
- 10 kcal(th)/min = 0.934709303619 hp (water)
- 100 kcal(th)/min = 9.34709303619 hp (water)
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (Water)
1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0934709303619228 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/min to hp (water):
15 kcal(th)/min = 15 × 0.0934709303619228 hp (water) = 1.40206395542884 hp (water)
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/minute | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/min | 0.0934709303619 hp (water) |
| 2 kcal(th)/min | 0.186941860724 hp (water) |
| 3 kcal(th)/min | 0.280412791086 hp (water) |
| 5 kcal(th)/min | 0.46735465181 hp (water) |
| 10 kcal(th)/min | 0.934709303619 hp (water) |
| 20 kcal(th)/min | 1.86941860724 hp (water) |
| 50 kcal(th)/min | 4.6735465181 hp (water) |
| 100 kcal(th)/min | 9.34709303619 hp (water) |
| 500 kcal(th)/min | 46.735465181 hp (water) |
| 1000 kcal(th)/min | 93.4709303619 hp (water) |
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 (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)/minute in horsepower (water)?
1 kilocalorie (th)/minute (kcal(th)/min) = 0.0934709303619 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/minute value by 0.0934709303619. For example, 25 kcal(th)/min × 0.0934709303619 = 2.33677325905 hp (water).
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/minute in horsepower (water)?
10 kcal(th)/min = 0.934709303619 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/minute or the horsepower (water)?
The horsepower (water) is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/min equals only 0.0934709303619 hp (water).