Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to kilocalorie (th)/second.
1 kcal(th)/s = 0.426503567788 hp (boiler). To convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (boiler), multiply the value by 0.426503567788; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (boiler) = 2.34464627151 kcal(th)/s). 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)/s = 0.426503567788 hp (boiler)
- 1 hp (boiler) = 2.34464627151 kcal(th)/s
- 10 kcal(th)/s = 4.26503567788 hp (boiler)
- 100 kcal(th)/s = 42.6503567788 hp (boiler)
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 kcal(th)/s = 0.426503567787971 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to hp (boiler):
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 0.426503567787971 hp (boiler) = 6.39755351681957 hp (boiler)
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/second | horsepower (boiler) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/s | 0.426503567788 hp (boiler) |
| 2 kcal(th)/s | 0.853007135576 hp (boiler) |
| 3 kcal(th)/s | 1.27951070336 hp (boiler) |
| 5 kcal(th)/s | 2.13251783894 hp (boiler) |
| 10 kcal(th)/s | 4.26503567788 hp (boiler) |
| 20 kcal(th)/s | 8.53007135576 hp (boiler) |
| 50 kcal(th)/s | 21.3251783894 hp (boiler) |
| 100 kcal(th)/s | 42.6503567788 hp (boiler) |
| 500 kcal(th)/s | 213.251783894 hp (boiler) |
| 1000 kcal(th)/s | 426.503567788 hp (boiler) |
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
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)/second in horsepower (boiler)?
1 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) = 0.426503567788 horsepower (boiler) (hp (boiler)).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (boiler)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/second value by 0.426503567788. For example, 25 kcal(th)/s × 0.426503567788 = 10.6625891947 hp (boiler).
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/second in horsepower (boiler)?
10 kcal(th)/s = 4.26503567788 hp (boiler).
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/second or the horsepower (boiler)?
The horsepower (boiler) is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/s equals only 0.426503567788 hp (boiler).