Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 kcal(th)/s = 5.61083545661794 hp
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to hp:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 5.61083545661794 hp = 84.1625318492691 hp
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) 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 (550 Ft*lbf/s)
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.