Convert calorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th)/second [cal(th)/s] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to calorie (th)/second.
1 cal(th)/s = 14285.9532954 Btu(th)/h. To convert calorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 14285.9532954; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 6.99988288719e-05 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 = 14285.9532954 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 6.99988288719e-05 cal(th)/s
- 10 cal(th)/s = 142859.532954 Btu(th)/h
- 100 cal(th)/s = 1428595.32954 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Calorie (Th)/second to Btu (Th)/hour
1 cal(th)/s = 14285.9532954492 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 cal(th)/s to Btu(th)/h:
15 cal(th)/s = 15 × 14285.9532954492 Btu(th)/h = 214289.299431737 Btu(th)/h
Calorie (Th)/second to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| calorie (th)/second | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 cal(th)/s | 14285.9532954 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 cal(th)/s | 28571.9065909 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 cal(th)/s | 42857.8598863 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 cal(th)/s | 71429.7664772 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 cal(th)/s | 142859.532954 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 cal(th)/s | 285719.065909 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 cal(th)/s | 714297.664772 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 cal(th)/s | 1428595.32954 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 cal(th)/s | 7142976.64772 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 cal(th)/s | 14285953.2954 Btu(th)/h |
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 It may still appear in specialized fields or historical references related to thermal energy transfer rates.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 (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 calorie (th)/second in Btu (th)/hour?
1 calorie (th)/second (cal(th)/s) = 14285.9532954 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert calorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the calorie (th)/second value by 14285.9532954. For example, 25 cal(th)/s × 14285.9532954 = 357148.832386 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 calorie (th)/second in Btu (th)/hour?
10 cal(th)/s = 142859.532954 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the calorie (th)/second or the Btu (th)/hour?
The calorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 cal(th)/s = 14285.9532954 Btu(th)/h.