Convert horsepower (boiler) to kilojoule/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to kilojoule/minute [kJ/min], or Convert kilojoule/minute to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Kilojoule/minute
1 hp (boiler) = 588.59999988228 kJ/min
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to kJ/min:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 588.59999988228 kJ/min = 8828.9999982342 kJ/min
Horsepower (Boiler) to Kilojoule/minute Conversion Table
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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States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Kilojoule/minute
A kilojoule per minute (kJ/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per minute has been used as a unit of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields where energy transfer rates are measured over time, though it is less common than watts. Its usage has been consistent with the adoption of the SI system, where energy is measured in joules and power in watts.
Current Use
Today, the kilojoule per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as nutrition, physics, and engineering to express energy transfer rates, particularly when dealing with larger quantities of energy over time, although the watt remains the standard SI unit for power.