Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Btu (It)/minute
1 hp (water) = 42.4267396983264 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to Btu/min:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 42.4267396983264 Btu/min = 636.401095474896 Btu/min
Horsepower (Water) to Btu (It)/minute 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 (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.