Convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (Metric)
1 kcal/h = 0.00158123994092444 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 kcal/h to hp (metric):
15 kcal/h = 15 × 0.00158123994092444 hp (metric) = 0.0237185991138666 hp (metric)
Kilocalorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)/hour
Kilocalorie per hour (kcal/h) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and energy measurement, has been adopted as a unit of energy. Its use in power measurement, such as kcal/h, emerged in contexts like thermal and caloric power calculations, especially in fields related to heating and energy transfer.
Current Use
kcal/h is used in applications involving thermal power, such as heating systems, calorimetry, and energy transfer calculations where energy flow is expressed in kilocalories per hour.
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.