What is electric horsepower?

Electric horsepower is a unit of power defined as exactly 746 watts, used to rate electric motors and drives.

Why convert horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (IT)/hour?

Conversion aids in specifying and comparing power outputs in heating, cooking, and HVAC equipment where kcal/h is commonly used.

Is kilocalorie (IT)/hour an SI unit?

No, kilocalorie (IT)/hour is not part of the SI system and may be less precise than watts for scientific calculations.

How to Convert from Horsepower (electric) to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h]

Learn how to convert electric horsepower to kilocalorie (IT) per hour, a useful power conversion for heating, cooking, and HVAC applications.

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Horsepower (electric) to Kilocalorie (IT)/hour [kcal/h] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power units from electric horsepower—commonly used in rating electric motors—to kilocalorie (IT) per hour, a power measurement often used in heating and cooking contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in horsepower (electric) you wish to convert
Select horsepower (electric) as the input unit and kilocalorie (IT)/hour as the output unit
Perform the conversion to view the equivalent power in kilocalorie (IT)/hour

Key Features

Accurate unit conversion between horsepower (electric) and kilocalorie (IT)/hour
Ideal for engineers and technicians in HVAC, cooking appliance manufacturing, and metabolic research
Browser-based and easy to use for quick energy power comparisons

Examples

2 Horsepower (electric) equals 1282.8890799656 Kilocalorie (IT)/hour
0.5 Horsepower (electric) converts to 320.7222699914 Kilocalorie (IT)/hour

Common Use Cases

Specifying output power on motor nameplates such as pumps and fans
Sizing controllers and electrical supplies for motors in industrial equipment
Relating motor power ratings to thermal energy transfer for HVAC equipment assessment
Rating heating capacity of small heaters, boilers, and radiators
Expressing human metabolic heat production in kilocalories per hour

Tips & Best Practices

Use this conversion to compare different power ratings between electric motors and heating appliances
Confirm unit definitions when working across different regions or standards
Apply this tool primarily for small to moderate power levels relevant to heating and metabolic energy contexts

Limitations

Conversion relies on exact unit definitions which may vary slightly in practical use
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour is not an SI unit and may offer less precision than watts
Primarily suitable for smaller power ranges, less relevant for large industrial applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is electric horsepower?: Electric horsepower is a unit of power defined as exactly 746 watts, used to rate electric motors and drives.
Why convert horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (IT)/hour?: Conversion aids in specifying and comparing power outputs in heating, cooking, and HVAC equipment where kcal/h is commonly used.
Is kilocalorie (IT)/hour an SI unit?: No, kilocalorie (IT)/hour is not part of the SI system and may be less precise than watts for scientific calculations.

Key Terminology

Horsepower (electric): A unit of power equal to exactly 746 watts, used for rating electric motors.
Kilocalorie (IT)/hour: A power unit representing the rate of energy transfer equal to one International-Table kilocalorie delivered per hour.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the defined watt value of one electric horsepower?

746 watts

641.4445 watts

1000 watts

Which industry commonly uses kilocalorie (IT)/hour for power rating?

HVAC and cooking appliances

Automotive manufacturing

Telecommunications

What does the conversion from horsepower (electric) to kilocalorie (IT)/hour help compare?

Thermal energy transfer rates and electric motor ratings

Fuel efficiency

Speed of motor rotation

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