Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to horsepower (metric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Metric) to Btu (Th)/minute
1 hp (metric) = 41.8551002987623 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 hp (metric) to Btu(th)/min:
15 hp (metric) = 15 × 41.8551002987623 Btu(th)/min = 627.826504481434 Btu(th)/min
Horsepower (Metric) to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.
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.