Convert horsepower (water) to horsepower (boiler)
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)], or Convert horsepower (boiler) to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Horsepower (Boiler)
1 hp (water) = 0.0760492354740061 hp (boiler)
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to hp (boiler):
15 hp (water) = 15 × 0.0760492354740061 hp (boiler) = 1.14073853211009 hp (boiler)
Horsepower (Water) to Horsepower (Boiler) 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.
Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.