Convert Btu (IT)/minute to kilocalorie (th)/minute
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min] to kilocalorie (th)/minute [kcal(th)/min], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/minute to Btu (IT)/minute.
1 Btu/min = 0.252164400694 kcal(th)/min. To convert Btu (IT)/minute to kilocalorie (th)/minute, multiply the value by 0.252164400694; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/min = 3.96566683183 Btu/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Btu/min = 0.252164400694 kcal(th)/min
- 1 kcal(th)/min = 3.96566683183 Btu/min
- 10 Btu/min = 2.52164400694 kcal(th)/min
- 100 Btu/min = 25.2164400694 kcal(th)/min
How to Convert Btu (It)/minute to Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
1 Btu/min = 0.252164400694151 kcal(th)/min
Example: convert 15 Btu/min to kcal(th)/min:
15 Btu/min = 15 × 0.252164400694151 kcal(th)/min = 3.78246601041227 kcal(th)/min
Btu (It)/minute to Kilocalorie (Th)/minute Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/minute | kilocalorie (th)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/min | 0.252164400694 kcal(th)/min |
| 2 Btu/min | 0.504328801388 kcal(th)/min |
| 3 Btu/min | 0.756493202082 kcal(th)/min |
| 5 Btu/min | 1.26082200347 kcal(th)/min |
| 10 Btu/min | 2.52164400694 kcal(th)/min |
| 20 Btu/min | 5.04328801388 kcal(th)/min |
| 50 Btu/min | 12.6082200347 kcal(th)/min |
| 100 Btu/min | 25.2164400694 kcal(th)/min |
| 500 Btu/min | 126.082200347 kcal(th)/min |
| 1000 Btu/min | 252.164400694 kcal(th)/min |
Btu (It)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Kilocalorie (Th)/minute
Kilocalorie (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the energy in kilocalories (thermochemical) transferred or consumed per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit used to measure energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics, with its use dating back to early calorimetry. The per-minute notation indicates a rate of energy transfer over time.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in scientific contexts involving thermal energy transfer rates, such as in calorimetry, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications where energy flow is measured in kilocalories per minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/minute in kilocalorie (th)/minute?
1 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min) = 0.252164400694 kilocalorie (th)/minute (kcal(th)/min).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/minute to kilocalorie (th)/minute?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/minute value by 0.252164400694. For example, 25 Btu/min × 0.252164400694 = 6.30411001735 kcal(th)/min.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/minute in kilocalorie (th)/minute?
10 Btu/min = 2.52164400694 kcal(th)/min.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/minute or the kilocalorie (th)/minute?
The kilocalorie (th)/minute is the larger unit: 1 Btu/min equals only 0.252164400694 kcal(th)/min.