Convert MBH to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert MBH [MBH] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to MBH.
How to Convert Mbh to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 MBH = 0.0298747268093782 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 MBH to hp (boiler):
15 MBH = 15 × 0.0298747268093782 hp (boiler) = 0.448120902140673 hp (boiler)
Mbh to Horsepower (Boiler) Conversion Table
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Mbh
MBH (Thousand British Thermal Units per Hour) is a unit of power used to measure the heat output of heating and cooling systems, equivalent to 1,000 BTU per hour.
History/Origin
The MBH unit originated in the HVAC industry as a practical way to quantify large heating and cooling capacities, especially in commercial applications, aligning with the British thermal unit (BTU) system used in the United States.
Current Use
Today, MBH is commonly used in the HVAC industry to specify the capacity of boilers, furnaces, and air conditioning units, facilitating standardized communication of heating and cooling power in commercial and industrial settings.
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States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.