Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/second
Enter a value below to convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s]. Reverse conversion: Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s).
1 hp = 0.178226577438 kcal(th)/s. To convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.178226577438; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/s = 5.61083545662 hp). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second: Quick Reference
- 1 hp = 0.178226577438 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 5.61083545662 hp
- 10 hp = 1.78226577438 kcal(th)/s
- 100 hp = 17.8226577438 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 hp = 0.178226577437859 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 hp to kcal(th)/s:
15 hp = 15 × 0.178226577437859 kcal(th)/s = 2.67339866156788 kcal(th)/s
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 hp | 0.178226577438 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 hp | 0.356453154876 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 hp | 0.534679732314 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 hp | 0.891132887189 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 hp | 1.78226577438 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 hp | 3.56453154876 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 hp | 8.91132887189 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 hp | 17.8226577438 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 hp | 89.1132887189 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 hp | 178.226577438 kcal(th)/s |
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s): Definition and Use
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement, defined as 550 foot-pounds of work per second (ft·lbf/s).
History/Origin
The horsepower was developed by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the power of steam engines with draft horses, and it became a standard unit for measuring engine power.
Current Use
Horsepower is still widely used today to rate the power of engines and motors in automotive, aviation, and industrial applications.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second: Definition and Use
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) to Kilocalorie (Th)/second: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp) = 0.178226577438 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) value by 0.178226577438. For example, 25 hp × 0.178226577438 = 4.45566443595 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 hp = 1.78226577438 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 hp equals only 0.178226577438 kcal(th)/s.