Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Btu (th)/hour.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000392751910956149 hp
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to hp:
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 0.000392751910956149 hp = 0.00589127866434223 hp
Btu (Th)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
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.