Convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (IT)/minute.
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Horsepower (Metric)
1 Btu/min = 0.0239079457307031 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to hp (metric):
15 Btu/min = 15 × 0.0239079457307031 hp (metric) = 0.358619185960547 hp (metric)
Btu (It)/minute to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
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.