Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
1 kcal/s = 14295.5136848 Btu(th)/h. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 14295.5136848; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 6.99520158594e-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 = 14295.5136848 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 6.99520158594e-05 kcal/s
- 10 kcal/s = 142955.136848 Btu(th)/h
- 100 kcal/s = 1429551.36848 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Btu (Th)/hour
1 kcal/s = 14295.5136848438 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to Btu(th)/h:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 14295.5136848438 Btu(th)/h = 214432.705272657 Btu(th)/h
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/second | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/s | 14295.5136848 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 kcal/s | 28591.0273697 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 kcal/s | 42886.5410545 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 kcal/s | 71477.5684242 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 kcal/s | 142955.136848 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 kcal/s | 285910.273697 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 kcal/s | 714775.684242 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 kcal/s | 1429551.36848 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 kcal/s | 7147756.84242 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 kcal/s | 14295513.6848 Btu(th)/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 (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 kilocalorie (IT)/second in Btu (th)/hour?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/second (kcal/s) = 14295.5136848 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/second value by 14295.5136848. For example, 25 kcal/s × 14295.5136848 = 357387.842121 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/second in Btu (th)/hour?
10 kcal/s = 142955.136848 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/second or the Btu (th)/hour?
The kilocalorie (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal/s = 14295.5136848 Btu(th)/h.