Convert Btu (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to Btu (IT).
How to Convert Btu (It) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 Btu (IT) = 0.00039846576142304 hp*h
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to hp*h:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 0.00039846576142304 hp*h = 0.00597698642134561 hp*h
Btu (It) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
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Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.