Convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (It)/second
1 hp (electric) = 0.707071573509592 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to Btu/s:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 0.707071573509592 Btu/s = 10.6060736026439 Btu/s
Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.