Convert Btu (th)/minute to kilocalorie (th)/second
Please provide values below to convert Btu (th)/minute [Btu(th)/min] to kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s], or Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/minute.
1 Btu(th)/min = 0.00419992829828 kcal(th)/s. To convert Btu (th)/minute to kilocalorie (th)/second, multiply the value by 0.00419992829828; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kcal(th)/s = 238.099302888 Btu(th)/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(th)/min = 0.00419992829828 kcal(th)/s
- 1 kcal(th)/s = 238.099302888 Btu(th)/min
- 10 Btu(th)/min = 0.0419992829828 kcal(th)/s
- 100 Btu(th)/min = 0.419992829828 kcal(th)/s
How to Convert Btu (Th)/minute to Kilocalorie (Th)/second
1 Btu(th)/min = 0.00419992829827916 kcal(th)/s
Example: convert 15 Btu(th)/min to kcal(th)/s:
15 Btu(th)/min = 15 × 0.00419992829827916 kcal(th)/s = 0.0629989244741874 kcal(th)/s
Btu (Th)/minute to Kilocalorie (Th)/second Conversion Table
| Btu (th)/minute | kilocalorie (th)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 Btu(th)/min | 0.00419992829828 kcal(th)/s |
| 2 Btu(th)/min | 0.00839985659656 kcal(th)/s |
| 3 Btu(th)/min | 0.0125997848948 kcal(th)/s |
| 5 Btu(th)/min | 0.0209996414914 kcal(th)/s |
| 10 Btu(th)/min | 0.0419992829828 kcal(th)/s |
| 20 Btu(th)/min | 0.0839985659656 kcal(th)/s |
| 50 Btu(th)/min | 0.209996414914 kcal(th)/s |
| 100 Btu(th)/min | 0.419992829828 kcal(th)/s |
| 500 Btu(th)/min | 2.09996414914 kcal(th)/s |
| 1000 Btu(th)/min | 4.19992829828 kcal(th)/s |
Btu (Th)/minute
Btu (th)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in thermochemical British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/minute originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy used primarily in the United States, with the 'th' denoting the thermochemical definition. It has been used historically in engineering and heating applications to quantify energy transfer rates.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/minute is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to measure heat transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts. It remains relevant in contexts where traditional energy units are preferred.
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Btu (th)/minute in kilocalorie (th)/second?
1 Btu (th)/minute (Btu(th)/min) = 0.00419992829828 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s).
How do you convert Btu (th)/minute to kilocalorie (th)/second?
Multiply the Btu (th)/minute value by 0.00419992829828. For example, 25 Btu(th)/min × 0.00419992829828 = 0.104998207457 kcal(th)/s.
What is 10 Btu (th)/minute in kilocalorie (th)/second?
10 Btu(th)/min = 0.0419992829828 kcal(th)/s.
Which unit is larger, the Btu (th)/minute or the kilocalorie (th)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 Btu(th)/min equals only 0.00419992829828 kcal(th)/s.