Convert Btu (th)/second to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/second [Btu(th)/s] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to Btu (th)/second.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Metric)
1 Btu(th)/s = 1.43351705220437 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/s to hp (metric):
15 Btu(th)/s = 15 × 1.43351705220437 hp (metric) = 21.5027557830656 hp (metric)
Btu (Th)/second to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/second
Btu (th)/second is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically one British thermal unit (th) per second.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (th) has been used historically in the United States for measuring heat energy, and its use in power units like Btu (th)/s dates back to traditional energy and heat transfer calculations in engineering and thermodynamics.
Current Use
Btu (th)/second is primarily used in the United States for industrial and engineering applications involving heat transfer rates, although it is less common compared to SI units like watts.
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.