Convert horsepower (boiler) to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Horsepower (Electric)
1 hp (boiler) = 13.1501340482574 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to hp (electric):
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 13.1501340482574 hp (electric) = 197.252010723861 hp (electric)
Horsepower (Boiler) to Horsepower (Electric) 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States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.