Convert kilocalorie (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 kcal (IT) = 0.00158123994092444 hp*h
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to hp*h:
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 0.00158123994092444 hp*h = 0.0237185991138666 hp*h
Kilocalorie (It) to Horsepower (Metric) 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 (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.