Convert kilojoule/minute to horsepower (metric)
Please provide values below to convert kilojoule/minute [kJ/min] to horsepower (metric) [hp (metric)], or Convert horsepower (metric) to kilojoule/minute.
How to Convert Kilojoule/minute to Horsepower (Metric)
1 kJ/min = 0.0226603602929305 hp (metric)
Example: convert 15 kJ/min to hp (metric):
15 kJ/min = 15 × 0.0226603602929305 hp (metric) = 0.339905404393957 hp (metric)
Kilojoule/minute to Horsepower (Metric) Conversion Table
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Kilojoule/minute
A kilojoule per minute (kJ/min) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy in kilojoules transferred or converted per minute.
History/Origin
The kilojoule per minute has been used as a unit of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially in fields where energy transfer rates are measured over time, though it is less common than watts. Its usage has been consistent with the adoption of the SI system, where energy is measured in joules and power in watts.
Current Use
Today, the kilojoule per minute is primarily used in specialized fields such as nutrition, physics, and engineering to express energy transfer rates, particularly when dealing with larger quantities of energy over time, although the watt remains the standard SI unit for 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.