Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to horsepower (electric)
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)], or Convert horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Electric)
1 kcal/s = 5.61233243967828 hp (electric)
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to hp (electric):
15 kcal/s = 15 × 5.61233243967828 hp (electric) = 84.1849865951743 hp (electric)
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Horsepower (Electric) Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
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.