Convert calorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to calorie (IT)/second.
1 cal/s = 3.96832072918 Btu/s. To convert calorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 3.96832072918; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 0.251995760485 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 = 3.96832072918 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 0.251995760485 cal/s
- 10 cal/s = 39.6832072918 Btu/s
- 100 cal/s = 396.832072918 Btu/s
How to Convert Calorie (It)/second to Btu (It)/second
1 cal/s = 3.96832072918225 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 cal/s to Btu/s:
15 cal/s = 15 × 3.96832072918225 Btu/s = 59.5248109377338 Btu/s
Calorie (It)/second to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| calorie (IT)/second | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 cal/s | 3.96832072918 Btu/s |
| 2 cal/s | 7.93664145836 Btu/s |
| 3 cal/s | 11.9049621875 Btu/s |
| 5 cal/s | 19.8416036459 Btu/s |
| 10 cal/s | 39.6832072918 Btu/s |
| 20 cal/s | 79.3664145836 Btu/s |
| 50 cal/s | 198.416036459 Btu/s |
| 100 cal/s | 396.832072918 Btu/s |
| 500 cal/s | 1984.16036459 Btu/s |
| 1000 cal/s | 3968.32072918 Btu/s |
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)/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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (IT)/second in Btu (IT)/second?
1 calorie (IT)/second (cal/s) = 3.96832072918 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert calorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the calorie (IT)/second value by 3.96832072918. For example, 25 cal/s × 3.96832072918 = 99.2080182296 Btu/s.
What is 10 calorie (IT)/second in Btu (IT)/second?
10 cal/s = 39.6832072918 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (IT)/second or the Btu (IT)/second?
The calorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal/s = 3.96832072918 Btu/s.