Convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Enter a value below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp]. Reverse conversion: Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to kilocalorie (IT)/hour.
1 kcal/h = 0.00155960842162 hp. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s), multiply the value by 0.00155960842162; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp = 641.186586414 kcal/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Kilocalorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s): Quick Reference
- 1 kcal/h = 0.00155960842162 hp
- 1 hp = 641.186586414 kcal/h
- 10 kcal/h = 0.0155960842162 hp
- 100 kcal/h = 0.155960842162 hp
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 kcal/h = 0.00155960842161727 hp
Example: convert 15 kcal/h to hp:
15 kcal/h = 15 × 0.00155960842161727 hp = 0.0233941263242591 hp
Kilocalorie (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/hour | horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/h | 0.00155960842162 hp |
| 2 kcal/h | 0.00311921684323 hp |
| 3 kcal/h | 0.00467882526485 hp |
| 5 kcal/h | 0.00779804210809 hp |
| 10 kcal/h | 0.0155960842162 hp |
| 20 kcal/h | 0.0311921684323 hp |
| 50 kcal/h | 0.0779804210809 hp |
| 100 kcal/h | 0.155960842162 hp |
| 500 kcal/h | 0.779804210809 hp |
| 1000 kcal/h | 1.55960842162 hp |
Kilocalorie (It)/hour: Definition and Use
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 (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 (It)/hour to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/hour (kcal/h) = 0.00155960842162 horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) (hp).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/hour value by 0.00155960842162. For example, 25 kcal/h × 0.00155960842162 = 0.0389902105404 hp.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/hour in horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
10 kcal/h = 0.0155960842162 hp.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/hour or the horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)?
The horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) is the larger unit: 1 kcal/h equals only 0.00155960842162 hp.