Convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) [hp], or Convert horsepower (550 ft*lbf/s) to Btu (IT)/second.
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
1 Btu/s = 1.4148529569532 hp
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to hp:
15 Btu/s = 15 × 1.4148529569532 hp = 21.222794354298 hp
Btu (It)/second to Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s) Conversion Table
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Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Horsepower (550 Ft*lbf/s)
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.