Convert horsepower to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to horsepower.
How to Convert Horsepower to Btu (Th)/minute
1 hp = 42.4356238440745 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 hp to Btu(th)/min:
15 hp = 15 × 42.4356238440745 Btu(th)/min = 636.534357661118 Btu(th)/min
Horsepower to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.
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.