Convert horsepower (water) to Btu (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert horsepower (water) [hp (water)] to Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min], or Convert Btu (th)/minute to horsepower (water).
How to Convert Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/minute
1 hp (water) = 42.4551429790866 Btu(th)/min
Example: convert 15 hp (water) to Btu(th)/min:
15 hp (water) = 15 × 42.4551429790866 Btu(th)/min = 636.8271446863 Btu(th)/min
Horsepower (Water) to Btu (Th)/minute Conversion Table
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Horsepower (Water)
Horsepower (water) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of water flow or energy transfer, based on the power exerted by a water stream.
History/Origin
The water horsepower originated in the 19th century as a way to quantify the power of water wheels and turbines, with its value historically linked to the energy produced by a specific flow of water under certain conditions.
Current Use
Today, water horsepower is primarily used in hydraulic engineering and water power industries to specify the capacity of water turbines, pumps, and other hydraulic equipment.
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.