Convert horsepower (electric) to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (electric) [hp (electric)] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to horsepower (electric).
How to Convert Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (Th)/minute
1 hp (electric) = 42.4526959738227 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 hp (electric) to Btu(th)/min:
15 hp (electric) = 15 × 42.4526959738227 Btu(th)/min = 636.790439607341 Btu(th)/min
Horsepower (Electric) to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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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.
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.