Convert calorie (IT)/hour to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to calorie (IT)/hour.
1 cal/h = 3.96832072166 Btu/h. To convert calorie (IT)/hour to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 3.96832072166; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 0.251995760963 cal/h). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cal/h = 3.96832072166 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 0.251995760963 cal/h
- 10 cal/h = 39.6832072166 Btu/h
- 100 cal/h = 396.832072166 Btu/h
How to Convert Calorie (It)/hour to Btu (It)/hour
1 cal/h = 3.96832072165977 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 cal/h to Btu/h:
15 cal/h = 15 × 3.96832072165977 Btu/h = 59.5248108248965 Btu/h
Calorie (It)/hour to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/hour | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/h | 3.96832072166 Btu/h |
| 2 cal/h | 7.93664144332 Btu/h |
| 3 cal/h | 11.904962165 Btu/h |
| 5 cal/h | 19.8416036083 Btu/h |
| 10 cal/h | 39.6832072166 Btu/h |
| 20 cal/h | 79.3664144332 Btu/h |
| 50 cal/h | 198.416036083 Btu/h |
| 100 cal/h | 396.832072166 Btu/h |
| 500 cal/h | 1984.16036083 Btu/h |
| 1000 cal/h | 3968.32072166 Btu/h |
Calorie (It)/hour
Calorie per hour (cal/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate at which energy in calories is transferred or consumed over time.
History/Origin
The calorie has been used historically in nutrition and thermodynamics to quantify energy. The cal/h unit emerged in contexts where energy transfer rates were expressed in calories per hour, particularly in heating and metabolic studies.
Current Use
Cal/h is used in specific scientific and engineering applications, such as measuring heat transfer rates, metabolic rates, and in some thermal engineering contexts, although it is less common than SI units like watts.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT)/hour in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h) = 3.96832072166 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/hour to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/hour value by 3.96832072166. For example, 25 cal/h × 3.96832072166 = 99.2080180415 Btu/h.
What is 10 calorie (IT)/hour in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 cal/h = 39.6832072166 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/hour or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The calorie (IT)/hour is the larger unit: 1 cal/h = 3.96832072166 Btu/h.