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173,791.135239 ft·lb/s

rate:1 TR = 2593.89754089 ft·lb/s

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67 TR
Unit Symbol Value
Metric
WattsW235,629.140418
MilliwattsmW235,629,140.418469
KilowattskW235.62914
MegawattsMW0.235629
GigawattsGW0.000236
Joules/secondJ/s235,629.140418
Metric horsepowerPS320.366473
Imperial / US
Mechanical horsepowerhp315.983882
BTU/hourBTU/h804,000.000006
BTU/secondBTU/s223.333333
Foot pounds/secondft·lb/s173,791.135239
Calories/secondcal/s56,316.716161
Kilocalories/hourkcal/h202,740.17818
Tons of refrigerationTR67

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Power conversion is frequently used in automotive manufacturing, appliance purchases, and air conditioning. Car enthusiasts compare kilowatts (kW) and horsepower (hp). When choosing AC units, understanding "tons of refrigeration (TR)" is necessary.

History & Background

The concept of power originated in the Industrial Revolution. After James Watt improved the steam engine, he proposed "horsepower" to demonstrate its efficiency. Later, to honor him, physics named the power of one joule per second a "watt" (W).

Conversion Details

Power conversion is based on the watt (W), representing work done per unit time.

Common conversions: 1 hp ≈ 745.7 W, 1 metric hp ≈ 735.5 W, 1 kW ≈ 1.341 hp.