Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to kilocalorie (th)/minute.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower
1 kcal(th)/min = 0.093513924232265 hp
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/min to hp:
15 kcal(th)/min = 15 × 0.093513924232265 hp = 1.40270886348397 hp
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
Kilocalorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the energy in kilocalories (thermochemical) transferred or consumed per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit used to measure energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics, with its use dating back to early calorimetry. The per-minute notation indicates a rate of energy transfer over time.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in scientific contexts involving thermal energy transfer rates, such as in calorimetry, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications where energy flow is measured in kilocalories per minute.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.