Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to kilocalorie (th)/second.
1 kcal(th)/s = 5.6082558244 hp (water). To convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (water), multiply the value by 5.6082558244; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (water) = 0.178308556405 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 = 5.6082558244 hp (water)
- 1 hp (water) = 0.178308556405 kcal(th)/s
- 10 kcal(th)/s = 56.082558244 hp (water)
- 100 kcal(th)/s = 560.82558244 hp (water)
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Water)
1 kcal(th)/s = 5.60825582439618 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to hp (water):
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 5.60825582439618 hp (water) = 84.1238373659427 hp (water)
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Water) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/second | horsepower (water) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/s | 5.6082558244 hp (water) |
| 2 kcal(th)/s | 11.2165116488 hp (water) |
| 3 kcal(th)/s | 16.8247674732 hp (water) |
| 5 kcal(th)/s | 28.041279122 hp (water) |
| 10 kcal(th)/s | 56.082558244 hp (water) |
| 20 kcal(th)/s | 112.165116488 hp (water) |
| 50 kcal(th)/s | 280.41279122 hp (water) |
| 100 kcal(th)/s | 560.82558244 hp (water) |
| 500 kcal(th)/s | 2804.1279122 hp (water) |
| 1000 kcal(th)/s | 5608.2558244 hp (water) |
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 (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)/second in horsepower (water)?
1 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) = 5.6082558244 horsepower (water) (hp (water)).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (water)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/second value by 5.6082558244. For example, 25 kcal(th)/s × 5.6082558244 = 140.20639561 hp (water).
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/second in horsepower (water)?
10 kcal(th)/s = 56.082558244 hp (water).
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/second or the horsepower (water)?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/s = 5.6082558244 hp (water).