Convert kilocalorie (IT) to horsepower hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to horsepower hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower hour to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Horsepower Hour
1 kcal (IT) = 0.00155960868886058 hp*h
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to hp*h:
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 0.00155960868886058 hp*h = 0.0233941303329087 hp*h
Kilocalorie (It) to Horsepower Hour Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.
Horsepower Hour
A horsepower hour (hp*h) is a unit of energy representing the amount of energy equivalent to one horsepower of power sustained over one hour of time.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour originated from the traditional unit of horsepower used to quantify engine power, combined with the hour to measure energy consumption or production over time. It has been used primarily in engineering and energy industries to express energy usage or capacity.
Current Use
Today, the horsepower hour is rarely used in practical applications, having been largely replaced by the joule and other SI units. However, it may still be referenced in historical data, legacy systems, or specific industries dealing with older measurement standards within the energy and mechanical sectors.