Convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/hour [kcal(th)/h] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (th)/hour.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Metric)
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00158018245442293 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/h to hp (metric):
15 kcal(th)/h = 15 × 0.00158018245442293 hp (metric) = 0.023702736816344 hp (metric)
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)/hour
A kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per hour is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and energy measurement, has been adapted into various units including the thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal(th)). Its use in power measurement, such as kcal(th)/h, is primarily for specialized scientific and engineering applications, integrating energy units with time to express power.
Current Use
The kcal(th)/h unit is used in contexts requiring the measurement of energy transfer rates in thermochemical terms, such as in thermal engineering, calorimetry, and energy efficiency assessments where energy flow is expressed in kilocalories per hour.
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.