Convert Btu (IT)/second to calorie (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s] to calorie (IT)/second [cal/s], or Convert calorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/second.
1 Btu/s = 0.251995760485 cal/s. To convert Btu (IT)/second to calorie (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.251995760485; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cal/s = 3.96832072918 Btu/s). 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/s = 0.251995760485 cal/s
- 1 cal/s = 3.96832072918 Btu/s
- 10 Btu/s = 2.51995760485 cal/s
- 100 Btu/s = 25.1995760485 cal/s
How to Convert Btu (It)/second to Calorie (It)/second
1 Btu/s = 0.251995760485335 cal/s
Example: convert 15 Btu/s to cal/s:
15 Btu/s = 15 × 0.251995760485335 cal/s = 3.77993640728002 cal/s
Btu (It)/second to Calorie (It)/second Conversion Table
| Btu (IT)/second | calorie (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu/s | 0.251995760485 cal/s |
| 2 Btu/s | 0.503991520971 cal/s |
| 3 Btu/s | 0.755987281456 cal/s |
| 5 Btu/s | 1.25997880243 cal/s |
| 10 Btu/s | 2.51995760485 cal/s |
| 20 Btu/s | 5.03991520971 cal/s |
| 50 Btu/s | 12.5997880243 cal/s |
| 100 Btu/s | 25.1995760485 cal/s |
| 500 Btu/s | 125.997880243 cal/s |
| 1000 Btu/s | 251.995760485 cal/s |
Btu (It)/second
Btu per second (Btu/s) is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer or conversion, where one British thermal unit (Btu) is transferred or converted every second.
History/Origin
The Btu (British thermal unit) has been used historically to measure energy, especially in heating and cooling industries. The use of Btu per second as a power unit emerged to quantify energy transfer rates in engineering and scientific contexts, aligning with the broader adoption of the Btu in energy measurement.
Current Use
Btu/s is used primarily in engineering and energy industries to specify power levels, such as in heating, cooling, and energy transfer systems, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Calorie (It)/second
Calorie per second (cal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie, originally defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, has been used in various contexts including nutrition and thermodynamics. The use of calories per second as a power unit became common in scientific and engineering fields to quantify energy transfer rates before the adoption of the SI unit watt.
Current Use
Calorie per second is primarily used in scientific research, thermodynamics, and certain engineering applications to measure power, especially in contexts where energy transfer in calories is relevant. It is less common in everyday use, having been largely replaced by the watt (W) in SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (IT)/second in calorie (IT)/second?
1 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s) = 0.251995760485 calorie (IT)/second (cal/s).
How do you convert Btu (IT)/second to calorie (IT)/second?
Multiply the Btu (IT)/second value by 0.251995760485. For example, 25 Btu/s × 0.251995760485 = 6.29989401213 cal/s.
What is 10 Btu (IT)/second in calorie (IT)/second?
10 Btu/s = 2.51995760485 cal/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (IT)/second or the calorie (IT)/second?
The calorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu/s equals only 0.251995760485 cal/s.