Convert Btu (th)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Btu (th)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 Btu(th)/min = 0.0235651066112378 hp
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to hp:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 0.0235651066112378 hp = 0.353476599168566 hp
Btu (Th)/minute to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
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.