Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/hour
1 hp (water) = 2547.30770898584 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to Btu(th)/h:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 2547.30770898584 Btu(th)/h = 38209.6156347877 Btu(th)/h
Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
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.