Convert horsepower (boiler) to joule/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to joule/minute [J/min], or Convert joule/minute to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Joule/minute
1 hp (boiler) = 588599.988228 J/min
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to J/min:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 588599.988228 J/min = 8828999.82342 J/min
Horsepower (Boiler) to Joule/minute Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Joule/minute
Joule per minute (J/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in joules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The joule per minute has been used as a measure of power in various engineering and scientific contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over time, though it is less common than watts.
Current Use
J/min is used in specific applications such as industrial processes, heating systems, and other scenarios where power is measured over a minute, but it is generally converted to watts for standardization in scientific and technical fields.