Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
1 kcal/s = 14285.954598 Btu/h. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 14285.954598; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 6.99988224897e-05 kcal/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 kcal/s = 14285.954598 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 6.99988224897e-05 kcal/s
- 10 kcal/s = 142859.54598 Btu/h
- 100 kcal/s = 1428595.4598 Btu/h
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 kcal/s = 14285.9545979752 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to Btu/h:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 14285.9545979752 Btu/h = 214289.318969627 Btu/h
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/s | 14285.954598 Btu/h |
| 2 kcal/s | 28571.909196 Btu/h |
| 3 kcal/s | 42857.8637939 Btu/h |
| 5 kcal/s | 71429.7729899 Btu/h |
| 10 kcal/s | 142859.54598 Btu/h |
| 20 kcal/s | 285719.09196 Btu/h |
| 50 kcal/s | 714297.729899 Btu/h |
| 100 kcal/s | 1428595.4598 Btu/h |
| 500 kcal/s | 7142977.29899 Btu/h |
| 1000 kcal/s | 14285954.598 Btu/h |
Kilocalorie (It)/second
A kilocalorie per second (kcal/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories is transferred or converted per second.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and thermodynamics, has been a standard unit of energy measurement. Its use in power calculations, such as kcal/s, emerged in contexts requiring energy transfer rates, though it is less common than SI units like watts.
Current Use
Kcal/s is primarily used in specialized fields like thermodynamics and calorimetry to quantify energy transfer rates, especially in contexts involving heat transfer and energy consumption, though it is less prevalent than SI units.
Btu (It)/hour
Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h) is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of British thermal units (IT) transferred per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit used in the United States and was standardized for industrial and engineering purposes. The per-hour notation became common in applications requiring power measurement, especially in heating and cooling systems.
Current Use
Btu/h is widely used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industries to specify the capacity of heating and cooling equipment, as well as in energy analysis and thermodynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/second (kcal/s) = 14285.954598 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/second value by 14285.954598. For example, 25 kcal/s × 14285.954598 = 357148.864949 Btu/h.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 kcal/s = 142859.54598 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The kilocalorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal/s = 14285.954598 Btu/h.