Convert horsepower (boiler) to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Btu (Th)/hour
1 hp (boiler) = 33495.5071291482 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to Btu(th)/h:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 33495.5071291482 Btu(th)/h = 502432.606937223 Btu(th)/h
Horsepower (Boiler) to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Boiler)
Horsepower (boiler) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer, specifically indicating the power of steam boilers, equivalent to approximately 33,475 watts.
History/Origin
The boiler horsepower was developed in the late 19th century to standardize the measurement of steam boiler capacity, primarily in the United States, and has been used historically in engineering and industrial applications to quantify boiler power output.
Current Use
Today, boiler horsepower is primarily used in the United States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Btu (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.