Convert calorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to calorie (IT)/second.
1 cal/s = 238.0992433 Btu/min. To convert calorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 238.0992433; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/min = 0.00419992934938 cal/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 cal/s = 238.0992433 Btu/min
- 1 Btu/min = 0.00419992934938 cal/s
- 10 cal/s = 2380.992433 Btu/min
- 100 cal/s = 23809.92433 Btu/min
How to Convert Calorie (It)/second to Btu (It)/minute
1 cal/s = 238.099243299586 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 cal/s to Btu/min:
15 cal/s = 15 × 238.099243299586 Btu/min = 3571.48864949379 Btu/min
Calorie (It)/second to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/second | Btu (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/s | 238.0992433 Btu/min |
| 2 cal/s | 476.198486599 Btu/min |
| 3 cal/s | 714.297729899 Btu/min |
| 5 cal/s | 1190.4962165 Btu/min |
| 10 cal/s | 2380.992433 Btu/min |
| 20 cal/s | 4761.98486599 Btu/min |
| 50 cal/s | 11904.962165 Btu/min |
| 100 cal/s | 23809.92433 Btu/min |
| 500 cal/s | 119049.62165 Btu/min |
| 1000 cal/s | 238099.2433 Btu/min |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT)/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
1 calorie (IT)/second (cal/s) = 238.0992433 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/minute?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/second value by 238.0992433. For example, 25 cal/s × 238.0992433 = 5952.48108249 Btu/min.
What is 10 calorie (IT)/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
10 cal/s = 2380.992433 Btu/min.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/second or the Btu (IT)/minute?
The calorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal/s = 238.0992433 Btu/min.