Convert calorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to calorie (th)/second.
1 cal(th)/s = 3.96566684124 Btu/s. To convert calorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 3.96566684124; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 0.252164400096 cal(th)/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(th)/s = 3.96566684124 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 0.252164400096 cal(th)/s
- 10 cal(th)/s = 39.6566684124 Btu/s
- 100 cal(th)/s = 396.566684124 Btu/s
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/second
1 cal(th)/s = 3.96566684123878 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/s to Btu/s:
15 cal(th)/s = 15 × 3.96566684123878 Btu/s = 59.4850026185818 Btu/s
Calorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/second | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/s | 3.96566684124 Btu/s |
| 2 cal(th)/s | 7.93133368248 Btu/s |
| 3 cal(th)/s | 11.8970005237 Btu/s |
| 5 cal(th)/s | 19.8283342062 Btu/s |
| 10 cal(th)/s | 39.6566684124 Btu/s |
| 20 cal(th)/s | 79.3133368248 Btu/s |
| 50 cal(th)/s | 198.283342062 Btu/s |
| 100 cal(th)/s | 396.566684124 Btu/s |
| 500 cal(th)/s | 1982.83342062 Btu/s |
| 1000 cal(th)/s | 3965.66684124 Btu/s |
Calorie (Th)/second
Calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which thermal calories are transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The calorie (th), or thermochemical calorie, was historically used to quantify energy in thermodynamics and nutrition. Its use in power measurement, such as cal(th)/s, emerged in scientific contexts to express thermal energy transfer rates before the adoption of the watt as the standard SI unit.
Current Use
Today, cal(th)/s is rarely used in scientific practice, having been largely replaced by watts (W). It may still appear in specialized fields or historical references related to thermal energy transfer rates.
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 (th)/second in Btu (IT)/second?
1 calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) = 3.96566684124 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert calorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the calorie (th)/second value by 3.96566684124. For example, 25 cal(th)/s × 3.96566684124 = 99.141671031 Btu/s.
What is 10 calorie (th)/second in Btu (IT)/second?
10 cal(th)/s = 39.6566684124 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/second or the Btu (IT)/second?
The calorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/s = 3.96566684124 Btu/s.