Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/hour.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Water)
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000392571339721705 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to hp (water):
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 0.000392571339721705 hp (water) = 0.00588857009582558 hp (water)
Btu (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Water) 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 (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.