Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to kilocalorie (th)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 kcal(th)/s = 0.426503567787971 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to hp (boiler):
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 0.426503567787971 hp (boiler) = 6.39755351681957 hp (boiler)
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
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States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.