What does calorie (th)/hour measure?

It measures the rate of thermal power transfer equivalent to one thermochemical calorie delivered per hour.

Why convert calorie (th)/hour to horsepower?

To relate small thermal power values to common mechanical power units used in engines and machinery.

Does the horsepower definition affect conversions?

Yes, different horsepower variants such as metric or imperial have different watt equivalences, impacting conversion results.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]?

Learn how to convert power units from calorie (th)/hour to horsepower (hp, UK) with practical examples, key features, and common use cases relevant to thermal power and mechanical power measurements.

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Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values from thermochemical calories per hour, a unit measuring small thermal power rates, to horsepower, a widely recognized mechanical power unit commonly used in automotive and machinery contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in calorie (th)/hour.
Select horsepower (hp, UK) as the target unit.
Perform the conversion to get the equivalent power in horsepower.
Use the results to compare thermal power rates to mechanical power outputs.

Key Features

Converts between calorie (th)/hour and horsepower (hp, UK) units of power.
Supports power measurement conversions for thermal and mechanical applications.
Provides accurate conversion based on the definition of thermochemical calorie and imperial horsepower.
Includes example calculations for quick reference.

Examples

1000 cal (th)/h converts to 0.0015585656730182 hp
5000 cal (th)/h converts to 0.007792828365091 hp

Common Use Cases

Converting small heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry to mechanical units.
Relating metabolic or physiological heat production to engine power scales.
Expressing small device heating rates in terms comparable to engine horsepower.
Supporting engineering tasks in thermal analysis and mechanical system design.

Tips & Best Practices

Confirm the definition of horsepower variant used, as it affects conversion results.
Use this conversion primarily for very small power levels due to the scale difference.
Apply the tool for comparing thermal power data with mechanical power specifications.
Refer to example conversions to understand the unit scale differences.

Limitations

Calorie (th)/hour represents very low power; converted horsepower values are extremely small.
Different horsepower definitions, such as metric versus imperial, alter exact results.
The formula and conversion assume the imperial mechanical horsepower of approximately 745.7 watts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (th)/hour measure?: It measures the rate of thermal power transfer equivalent to one thermochemical calorie delivered per hour.
Why convert calorie (th)/hour to horsepower?: To relate small thermal power values to common mechanical power units used in engines and machinery.
Does the horsepower definition affect conversions?: Yes, different horsepower variants such as metric or imperial have different watt equivalences, impacting conversion results.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]: A unit measuring thermal power as the rate of heat transfer equal to one thermochemical calorie delivered per hour.
Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]: A non-SI unit of mechanical power expressing the rate of doing work, commonly defined as 550 foot-pounds per second (~745.7 watts).
Thermochemical calorie: A calorie unit exactly equal to 4.184 joules used in thermal energy calculations.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does calorie (th)/hour measure?

Mechanical power output

Thermal power transfer

Electrical power consumption

Which horsepower definition is used in this conversion?

Metric horsepower ≈ 735.5 watts

Imperial mechanical horsepower ≈ 745.7 watts

Electrical horsepower ≈ 746 watts

Why might converted horsepower values be very small?

Because calorie (th)/hour measures very low power levels

Because horsepower is a metric unit

Because the tool rounds to large numbers

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