Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (th)/hour.
How to Convert Btu (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Electric)
1 Btu(th)/h = 0.000392593967828418 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/h to hp (electric):
15 Btu(th)/h = 15 × 0.000392593967828418 hp (electric) = 0.00588890951742627 hp (electric)
Btu (Th)/hour to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
Horsepower (Electric)
Electric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy or work, equivalent to approximately 746 watts.
History/Origin
The electric horsepower was developed as an adaptation of the mechanical horsepower to quantify electrical power output, especially in electric motors and generators. It became a standard unit in electrical engineering to express the power of electric motors and appliances.
Current Use
Electric horsepower is used primarily in specifying the power of electric motors, generators, and other electrical devices, particularly in industries where electrical power measurement is essential for performance and efficiency assessments.