Convert horsepower hour to mega Btu (IT)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower hour [hp*h] to mega Btu (IT) [MBtu (IT)], or Convert mega Btu (IT) to horsepower hour.
How to Convert Horsepower Hour to Mega Btu (It)
1 hp*h = 0.00254443357982763 MBtu (IT)
Example: convert 15 hp*h to MBtu (IT):
15 hp*h = 15 × 0.00254443357982763 MBtu (IT) = 0.0381665036974145 MBtu (IT)
Horsepower Hour to Mega Btu (It) Conversion Table
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Horsepower Hour
A horsepower hour (hp*h) is a unit of energy representing the amount of energy equivalent to one horsepower of power sustained over one hour of time.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour originated from the traditional unit of horsepower used to quantify engine power, combined with the hour to measure energy consumption or production over time. It has been used primarily in engineering and energy industries to express energy usage or capacity.
Current Use
Today, the horsepower hour is rarely used in practical applications, having been largely replaced by the joule and other SI units. However, it may still be referenced in historical data, legacy systems, or specific industries dealing with older measurement standards within the energy and mechanical sectors.
Mega Btu (It)
A mega Btu (MBtu) is a unit of energy equal to one million British thermal units, used primarily in the energy industry to measure large quantities of heat energy.
History/Origin
The mega Btu originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy. It became standardized in the energy sector to quantify large-scale energy quantities, especially in the oil, gas, and power industries, to facilitate easier measurement and comparison.
Current Use
Today, the MBtu is used mainly in the energy sector for billing, reporting, and analyzing large energy consumption or production, particularly in contexts such as natural gas, heating, and power generation.