Convert horsepower (boiler) to joule/hour
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (boiler) [hp (boiler)] to joule/hour [J/h], or Convert joule/hour to horsepower (boiler).
How to Convert Horsepower (Boiler) to Joule/hour
1 hp (boiler) = 35315971.7472226 J/h
Example: convert 15 hp (boiler) to J/h:
15 hp (boiler) = 15 × 35315971.7472226 J/h = 529739576.208339 J/h
Horsepower (Boiler) to Joule/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States for specifying the capacity of steam boilers in industrial and commercial settings, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like watts or kilowatts in most regions.
Joule/hour
A joule per hour (J/h) is a unit of power representing the amount of energy (in joules) transferred or converted per hour.
History/Origin
The joule per hour has been used as a measure of power in various scientific and engineering contexts, especially where energy transfer rates are expressed over longer periods. It is derived from the SI unit of energy, the joule, divided by time in hours.
Current Use
Joule per hour is occasionally used in fields like heating, energy consumption, and industrial processes to quantify power over extended durations, though it is less common than watts for standard power measurements.