Convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to horsepower [hp], or Convert horsepower to calorie (IT)/hour.
How to Convert Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower
1 cal/h = 0.00155960842161727 hp
Example: convert 15 cal/h to hp:
15 cal/h = 15 × 0.00155960842161727 hp = 0.0233941263242591 hp
Calorie (It)/hour to Horsepower Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or consumed over time.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and thermodynamics to quantify energy. The cal/h unit emerged in contexts where energy transfer rates were expressed in calories per hour, particularly in heating and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Cal/h is used in specific scientific and engineering applications, such as measuring heat transfer rates, metabolic rates, and in some thermal engineering contexts, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Horsepower
Horsepower (hp) is a unit of power measurement originally developed to compare the power of engines and motors, representing the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred.
History/Origin
The term was introduced in the late 18th century by James Watt to compare the power of steam engines to draft horses. It became a standard unit in engineering and automotive industries, with its definition evolving over time from mechanical to metric standards.
Current Use
Horsepower is widely used today to rate the power output of engines, motors, and other machinery, especially in automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. It remains a common unit for expressing engine power in many countries.