Convert horsepower to calorie (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min], or Convert calorie (IT)/minute to horsepower.
How to Convert Horsepower to Calorie (It)/minute
1 hp = 10.6864431069074 cal/min
Example: convert 15 hp to cal/min:
15 hp = 15 × 10.6864431069074 cal/min = 160.296646603611 cal/min
Horsepower to Calorie (It)/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.
Calorie (It)/minute
Calorie per minute (cal/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and energy measurement, with the 'calorie per minute' emerging as a unit to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts like exercise and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Calorie per minute is used in fields such as sports science, physiology, and energy expenditure analysis to measure the rate of caloric energy transfer or consumption over time.