Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to MBtu (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Mbtu (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 MBtu/h = 393.014711009789 hp
Example: convert 15 MBtu/h to hp:
15 MBtu/h = 15 × 393.014711009789 hp = 5895.22066514684 hp
Mbtu (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Mbtu (It)/hour
MBtu/h (Million British thermal units per hour) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption, particularly in heating, cooling, and energy industries.
History/Origin
The MBtu/h unit originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, with the 'Million' prefix indicating a large-scale measurement. It has been used primarily in the United States and industry contexts to quantify energy flow rates in power and energy systems.
Current Use
Today, MBtu/h is used in the energy sector to specify heating and cooling capacities, energy production rates, and power consumption in industrial and commercial applications, especially where large-scale thermal energy transfer is involved.
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.