Kilocalories per Hour to Horsepower Converter
Convert kilocalories per hour (kcal/h) to horsepower (hp)
Result
0.00155960869 hp
Horsepower
1 kcal/h = 0.00155960869 hp
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How to convert kilocalories per hour to horsepower
One kilocalorie per hour equals 0.001559609 horsepower, so multiply the number of kilocalories per hour by 0.001559609.
hp = kcal/h × 0.001559609
1 kcal/h = 0.001559609 hp · 1 hp = 641.1865 kcal/h
Worked example
To convert 5 kilocalories per hour to horsepower: 5 kcal/h × 0.001559609 = 0.007798043 hp.
About kilocalories per hour (kcal/h)
Kilocalories per hour is used for heating systems and metabolic rate.
About horsepower (hp)
Mechanical horsepower is about 745.7 W. Engine power in the US and UK is often in hp or bhp.
More conversions
Kilocalories per Hour to other units
- Kilocalories per Hour to Milliwatts
- Kilocalories per Hour to Watts
- Kilocalories per Hour to Kilowatts
- Kilocalories per Hour to Megawatts
- Kilocalories per Hour to Metric Horsepower
- Kilocalories per Hour to BTU per Hour
- Kilocalories per Hour to Tons of Refrigeration
- Kilocalories per Hour to Foot-pounds per Second
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower are in one kilocalorie per hour?
One kilocalorie per hour equals 0.001559609 horsepower.
How many kilocalories per hour are in one horsepower?
One horsepower equals 641.1865 kilocalories per hour.
How do I convert kilocalories per hour to horsepower?
Use the formula hp = kcal/h × 0.001559609. For example, 5 kcal/h × 0.001559609 = 0.007798043 hp.