Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Btu (Th)/minute
1 hp = 42.4356238440745 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 hp to Btu(th)/min:
15 hp = 15 × 42.4356238440745 Btu(th)/min = 636.534357661118 Btu(th)/min
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.