Convert horsepower to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower [hp] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to horsepower.
How to Convert Horsepower to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 hp = 0.0760142711518858 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 hp to hp (boiler):
15 hp = 15 × 0.0760142711518858 hp (boiler) = 1.14021406727829 hp (boiler)
Horsepower to Horsepower (Boiler) 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.
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States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.