Convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to MBtu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT)/second [kcal/s] to MBtu (IT)/hour [MBtu/h], or Convert MBtu (IT)/hour to kilocalorie (IT)/second.
1 kcal/s = 0.014285954598 MBtu/h. To convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to MBtu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 0.014285954598; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MBtu/h = 69.9988224897 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 = 0.014285954598 MBtu/h
- 1 MBtu/h = 69.9988224897 kcal/s
- 10 kcal/s = 0.14285954598 MBtu/h
- 100 kcal/s = 1.4285954598 MBtu/h
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It)/second to Mbtu (It)/hour
1 kcal/s = 0.0142859545979752 MBtu/h
Example: convert 15 kcal/s to MBtu/h:
15 kcal/s = 15 × 0.0142859545979752 MBtu/h = 0.214289318969627 MBtu/h
Kilocalorie (It)/second to Mbtu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (IT)/second | MBtu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal/s | 0.014285954598 MBtu/h |
| 2 kcal/s | 0.028571909196 MBtu/h |
| 3 kcal/s | 0.0428578637939 MBtu/h |
| 5 kcal/s | 0.0714297729899 MBtu/h |
| 10 kcal/s | 0.14285954598 MBtu/h |
| 20 kcal/s | 0.28571909196 MBtu/h |
| 50 kcal/s | 0.714297729899 MBtu/h |
| 100 kcal/s | 1.4285954598 MBtu/h |
| 500 kcal/s | 7.14297729899 MBtu/h |
| 1000 kcal/s | 14.285954598 MBtu/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.
Mbtu (It)/hour
MBtu/h (Million British thermal units per hour) is a unit of power used to measure the rate of energy transfer or consumption, particularly in heating, cooling, and energy industries.
History/Origin
The MBtu/h unit originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, with the 'Million' prefix indicating a large-scale measurement. It has been used primarily in the United States and industry contexts to quantify energy flow rates in power and energy systems.
Current Use
Today, MBtu/h is used in the energy sector to specify heating and cooling capacities, energy production rates, and power consumption in industrial and commercial applications, especially where large-scale thermal energy transfer is involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (IT)/second in MBtu (IT)/hour?
1 kilocalorie (IT)/second (kcal/s) = 0.014285954598 MBtu (IT)/hour (MBtu/h).
How do you convert kilocalorie (IT)/second to MBtu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the kilocalorie (IT)/second value by 0.014285954598. For example, 25 kcal/s × 0.014285954598 = 0.357148864949 MBtu/h.
What is 10 kilocalorie (IT)/second in MBtu (IT)/hour?
10 kcal/s = 0.14285954598 MBtu/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (IT)/second or the MBtu (IT)/hour?
The MBtu (IT)/hour is the larger unit: 1 kcal/s equals only 0.014285954598 MBtu/h.