Convert Btu (IT) to horsepower hour
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to horsepower hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower hour to Btu (IT).
How to Convert Btu (It) to Horsepower Hour
1 Btu (IT) = 0.000393014777608957 hp*h
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to hp*h:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 0.000393014777608957 hp*h = 0.00589522166413436 hp*h
Btu (It) to Horsepower Hour Conversion Table
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Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
Horsepower Hour
A horsepower hour (hp*h) is a unit of energy representing the amount of energy equivalent to one horsepower of power sustained over one hour of time.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour originated from the traditional unit of horsepower used to quantify engine power, combined with the hour to measure energy consumption or production over time. It has been used primarily in engineering and energy industries to express energy usage or capacity.
Current Use
Today, the horsepower hour is rarely used in practical applications, having been largely replaced by the joule and other SI units. However, it may still be referenced in historical data, legacy systems, or specific industries dealing with older measurement standards within the energy and mechanical sectors.