Convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/hour [kcal(th)/h] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to kilocalorie (th)/hour.
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00110157412046 Btu/s. To convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 0.00110157412046; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 907.79184208 kcal(th)/h). 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(th)/h = 0.00110157412046 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 907.79184208 kcal(th)/h
- 10 kcal(th)/h = 0.0110157412046 Btu/s
- 100 kcal(th)/h = 0.110157412046 Btu/s
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Btu (It)/second
1 kcal(th)/h = 0.00110157412046007 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/h to Btu/s:
15 kcal(th)/h = 15 × 0.00110157412046007 Btu/s = 0.016523611806901 Btu/s
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/hour | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/h | 0.00110157412046 Btu/s |
| 2 kcal(th)/h | 0.00220314824092 Btu/s |
| 3 kcal(th)/h | 0.00330472236138 Btu/s |
| 5 kcal(th)/h | 0.0055078706023 Btu/s |
| 10 kcal(th)/h | 0.0110157412046 Btu/s |
| 20 kcal(th)/h | 0.0220314824092 Btu/s |
| 50 kcal(th)/h | 0.055078706023 Btu/s |
| 100 kcal(th)/h | 0.110157412046 Btu/s |
| 500 kcal(th)/h | 0.55078706023 Btu/s |
| 1000 kcal(th)/h | 1.10157412046 Btu/s |
Kilocalorie (Th)/hour
A kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per hour is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie, often used in nutrition and energy measurement, has been adapted into various units including the thermochemical kilocalorie (kcal(th)). Its use in power measurement, such as kcal(th)/h, is primarily for specialized scientific and engineering applications, integrating energy units with time to express power.
Current Use
The kcal(th)/h unit is used in contexts requiring the measurement of energy transfer rates in thermochemical terms, such as in thermal engineering, calorimetry, and energy efficiency assessments where energy flow is expressed in kilocalories per hour.
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 (th)/hour in Btu (IT)/second?
1 kilocalorie (th)/hour (kcal(th)/h) = 0.00110157412046 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/hour to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/hour value by 0.00110157412046. For example, 25 kcal(th)/h × 0.00110157412046 = 0.0275393530115 Btu/s.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/hour in Btu (IT)/second?
10 kcal(th)/h = 0.0110157412046 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/hour or the Btu (IT)/second?
The Btu (IT)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/h equals only 0.00110157412046 Btu/s.