Convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute [kcal/min] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to kilocalorie (IT)/minute.
1 kcal/min = 0.0661386788197 Btu/s. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.0661386788197; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 15.1197456291 kcal/min). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kcal/min = 0.0661386788197 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 15.1197456291 kcal/min
- 10 kcal/min = 0.661386788197 Btu/s
- 100 kcal/min = 6.61386788197 Btu/s
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Btu (It)/second
1 kcal/min = 0.0661386788197042 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 kcal/min to Btu/s:
15 kcal/min = 15 × 0.0661386788197042 Btu/s = 0.992080182295563 Btu/s
Kilocalorie (It)/minute to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/minute | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/min | 0.0661386788197 Btu/s |
| 2 kcal/min | 0.132277357639 Btu/s |
| 3 kcal/min | 0.198416036459 Btu/s |
| 5 kcal/min | 0.330693394099 Btu/s |
| 10 kcal/min | 0.661386788197 Btu/s |
| 20 kcal/min | 1.32277357639 Btu/s |
| 50 kcal/min | 3.30693394099 Btu/s |
| 100 kcal/min | 6.61386788197 Btu/s |
| 500 kcal/min | 33.0693394099 Btu/s |
| 1000 kcal/min | 66.1386788197 Btu/s |
Kilocalorie (It)/minute
A unit of power representing the energy expended or transferred at a rate of one kilocalorie per minute.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (kcal) has historically been used to measure energy in food and nutrition, while the minute as a time unit has been standard in timekeeping. Combining these, kcal/min was used to quantify power, especially in contexts like metabolic rates and energy expenditure, before the widespread adoption of the watt as the SI unit of power.
Current Use
The kcal/min is primarily used in fields such as physiology and sports science to express rates of energy expenditure, though it is less common today with the adoption of the watt (W) as the standard SI unit of power.
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 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in Btu (IT)/second?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/minute (kcal/min) = 0.0661386788197 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/minute to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/minute value by 0.0661386788197. For example, 25 kcal/min × 0.0661386788197 = 1.65346697049 Btu/s.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/minute in Btu (IT)/second?
10 kcal/min = 0.661386788197 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/minute or the Btu (IT)/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal/min equals only 0.0661386788197 Btu/s.