Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (metric)
Enter a value below to convert kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)]. Reverse conversion: Convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (th)/minute.
1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0948109474013 hp (metric). To convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (metric), multiply the value by 0.0948109474013; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hp (metric) = 10.5473052154 kcal(th)/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (Metric): Quick Reference
- 1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0948109474013 hp (metric)
- 1 hp (metric) = 10.5473052154 kcal(th)/min
- 10 kcal(th)/min = 0.948109474013 hp (metric)
- 100 kcal(th)/min = 9.48109474013 hp (metric)
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (Metric)
1 kcal(th)/min = 0.0948109474013382 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/min to hp (metric):
15 kcal(th)/min = 15 × 0.0948109474013382 hp (metric) = 1.42216421102007 hp (metric)
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/minute | horsepower (metric) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/min | 0.0948109474013 hp (metric) |
| 2 kcal(th)/min | 0.189621894803 hp (metric) |
| 3 kcal(th)/min | 0.284432842204 hp (metric) |
| 5 kcal(th)/min | 0.474054737007 hp (metric) |
| 10 kcal(th)/min | 0.948109474013 hp (metric) |
| 20 kcal(th)/min | 1.89621894803 hp (metric) |
| 50 kcal(th)/min | 4.74054737007 hp (metric) |
| 100 kcal(th)/min | 9.48109474013 hp (metric) |
| 500 kcal(th)/min | 47.4054737007 hp (metric) |
| 1000 kcal(th)/min | 94.8109474013 hp (metric) |
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute: Definition and Use
Kilocalorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the energy in kilocalories (thermochemical) transferred or consumed per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit used to measure energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics, with its use dating back to early calorimetry. The per-minute notation indicates a rate of energy transfer over time.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in scientific contexts involving thermal energy transfer rates, such as in calorimetry, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications where energy flow is measured in kilocalories per minute.
Horsepower (Metric): Definition and Use
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.
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute to Horsepower (Metric): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/minute in horsepower (metric)?
1 kilocalorie (th)/minute (kcal(th)/min) = 0.0948109474013 horsepower (metric) (hp (metric)).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to horsepower (metric)?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/minute value by 0.0948109474013. For example, 25 kcal(th)/min × 0.0948109474013 = 2.37027368503 hp (metric).
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/minute in horsepower (metric)?
10 kcal(th)/min = 0.948109474013 hp (metric).
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/minute or the horsepower (metric)?
The horsepower (metric) is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/min equals only 0.0948109474013 hp (metric).