Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Horsepower
1 kcal/s = 5.61459031782218 hp
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to hp:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 5.61459031782218 hp = 84.2188547673327 hp
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Horsepower Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.