Convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (It)/minute
1 hp (electric) = 42.4242943301546 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to Btu/min:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 42.4242943301546 Btu/min = 636.364414952319 Btu/min
Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.