Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Btu (It)/second
1 hp (water) = 0.707112329645867 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to Btu/s:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 0.707112329645867 Btu/s = 10.606684944688 Btu/s
Horsepower (Water) to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.