Convert horsepower (boiler) to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Btu (It)/second
1 hp (boiler) = 9.2980859733634 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to Btu/s:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 9.2980859733634 Btu/s = 139.471289600451 Btu/s
Horsepower (Boiler) to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.