Convert calorie (IT)/minute to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to calorie (IT)/minute.
How to Convert Calorie (It)/minute to Horsepower (Metric)
1 cal/min = 0.0948743964554664 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 cal/min to hp (metric):
15 cal/min = 15 × 0.0948743964554664 hp (metric) = 1.423115946832 hp (metric)
Calorie (It)/minute to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)/minute
Calorie per minute (cal/min) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and energy measurement, with the 'calorie per minute' emerging as a unit to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts like exercise and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Calorie per minute is used in fields such as sports science, physiology, and energy expenditure analysis to measure the rate of caloric energy transfer or consumption over time.
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.