Convert MBH to horsepower (water)
Please provide values below to convert MBH [MBH] to horsepower (water) [hp (water)], or Convert horsepower (water) to MBH.
How to Convert Mbh to Horsepower (Water)
1 MBH = 0.39283401895065 hp (water)
Example: convert 15 MBH to hp (water):
15 MBH = 15 × 0.39283401895065 hp (water) = 5.89251028425975 hp (water)
Mbh to Horsepower (Water) 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 (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.