Convert kilojoule/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule/hour [kJ/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilojoule/hour.
How to Convert Kilojoule/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 kJ/h = 0.000372506072146976 hp
Example: convert 15 kJ/h to hp:
15 kJ/h = 15 × 0.000372506072146976 hp = 0.00558759108220464 hp
Kilojoule/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Kilojoule/hour
A kilojoule per hour (kJ/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per hour has been used as a measure of power in contexts where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, particularly in engineering and scientific applications, though it is less common than standard SI units like watts.
Current Use
kJ/h is used in specific fields such as thermodynamics and energy management to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in systems where energy is measured in kilojoules and the rate is expressed per hour, though it is often converted to watts for standardization.
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.