What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to convert power values from electric horsepower, a unit primarily used for rating electric motors, to kilojoule per minute, a measure of energy transfer per minute useful in various scientific and industrial applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in horsepower (electric) you want to convert.
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Select electric horsepower as the input unit and kilojoule per minute as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent value in kilojoule per minute.
Key Features
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Converts electric horsepower to kilojoule per minute accurately using recognized definitions.
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Browser-based tool designed for easy and quick power unit conversions.
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Supports practical applications in motor specification, physiology, and calorimetry.
Examples
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2 horsepower (electric) converts to 89.52 kilojoule per minute.
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0.5 horsepower (electric) is equal to 22.38 kilojoule per minute.
Common Use Cases
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Reading motor nameplates and specifications for pumps, fans, and compressors.
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Calculating motor controller and electrical supply sizing for industrial equipment.
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Analyzing metabolic energy expenditure in exercise physiology.
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Measuring heating or cooling rates in laboratory calorimetry.
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Quantifying power consumption of small appliances over time.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you select the correct units before conversion to avoid errors.
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Use this tool for energy rate comparisons where time intervals are measured per minute.
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Cross-check motor power ratings using both electric horsepower and kilojoule per minute for accurate specifications.
Limitations
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Kilojoule per minute is not commonly used for high-power industrial applications compared to watts or horsepower.
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This conversion does not consider variations in motor efficiency or power factor.
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May not be ideal for precise instantaneous power measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is electric horsepower?
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Electric horsepower is a power unit equal to exactly 746 watts, commonly used to rate electric motors.
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How is kilojoule per minute defined?
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Kilojoule per minute measures energy transfer rate, defined as one kilojoule delivered or consumed each minute.
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When should I use kilojoule per minute instead of watts?
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Use kilojoule per minute when measuring energy transfer or power over time intervals in minutes, such as in physiology or calorimetry.
Key Terminology
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Electric horsepower
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A unit of power equal to exactly 746 watts, used to rate electric motors and drives.
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Kilojoule per minute [kJ/min]
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A unit measuring power as the rate of energy transfer equal to one kilojoule delivered or consumed per minute.