Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (th)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 kcal(th)/s = 5.60857908847185 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to hp (electric):
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 5.60857908847185 hp (electric) = 84.1286863270777 hp (electric)
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.