Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to kilocalorie (IT)/minute.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Horsepower (Metric)
1 kcal/min = 0.0948743964554664 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 kcal/min to hp (metric):
15 kcal/min = 15 × 0.0948743964554664 hp (metric) = 1.423115946832 hp (metric)
Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)/minute
A unit of power representing the energy expended or transferred at a rate of one kilocalorie per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (kcal) has historically been used to measure energy in food and nutrition, while the minute as a time unit has been standard in timekeeping. Combining these, kcal/min was used to quantify power, especially in contexts like metabolic rates and energy expenditure, before the widespread adoption of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
The kcal/min is primarily used in fields such as physiology and sports science to express rates of energy expenditure, though it is less common today with the adoption of the watt (W) as the standard SI unit of power.
Horsepower (Metric)
The metric horsepower (hp) is a unit of power defined as exactly 735.5 watts, used to measure the power output of engines and motors.
History/Origin
The metric horsepower was introduced in the late 19th century as a standardized unit to quantify engine power, primarily in Europe, replacing traditional units like the imperial horsepower. It was adopted for consistency in engineering and automotive industries.
Current Use
Today, the metric horsepower is used mainly in automotive, engineering, and industrial contexts to specify engine power, especially in regions that utilize the metric system. It is also used in some countries for rating motor and engine capacities.