Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to Btu (IT)/hour [Btu/h], or Convert Btu (IT)/hour to kilocalorie (th)/second.
1 kcal(th)/s = 14276.4006014 Btu/h. To convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour, multiply the value by 14276.4006014; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/h = 7.0045666826e-05 kcal(th)/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(th)/s = 14276.4006014 Btu/h
- 1 Btu/h = 7.0045666826e-05 kcal(th)/s
- 10 kcal(th)/s = 142764.006014 Btu/h
- 100 kcal(th)/s = 1427640.06014 Btu/h
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour
1 kcal(th)/s = 14276.4006013968 Btu/h
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to Btu/h:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 14276.4006013968 Btu/h = 214146.009020952 Btu/h
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/hour Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/second | Btu (IT)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/s | 14276.4006014 Btu/h |
| 2 kcal(th)/s | 28552.8012028 Btu/h |
| 3 kcal(th)/s | 42829.2018042 Btu/h |
| 5 kcal(th)/s | 71382.003007 Btu/h |
| 10 kcal(th)/s | 142764.006014 Btu/h |
| 20 kcal(th)/s | 285528.012028 Btu/h |
| 50 kcal(th)/s | 713820.03007 Btu/h |
| 100 kcal(th)/s | 1427640.06014 Btu/h |
| 500 kcal(th)/s | 7138200.3007 Btu/h |
| 1000 kcal(th)/s | 14276400.6014 Btu/h |
Kilocalorie (Th)/second
A kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) is a unit of power representing the rate at which energy in kilocalories per second is transferred or converted.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie (th) is a traditional unit of energy used primarily in nutrition and thermodynamics, with 'th' indicating the thermochemical definition. Its use in power measurements, such as kcal(th)/s, is less common and primarily for specialized scientific contexts.
Current Use
The unit kcal(th)/s is rarely used in modern practice; power is more commonly expressed in watts. When used, it typically appears in scientific research involving energy transfer rates in thermochemical processes or specialized engineering applications.
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 (th)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
1 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) = 14276.4006014 Btu (IT)/hour (Btu/h).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/hour?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/second value by 14276.4006014. For example, 25 kcal(th)/s × 14276.4006014 = 356910.015035 Btu/h.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (IT)/hour?
10 kcal(th)/s = 142764.006014 Btu/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/second or the Btu (IT)/hour?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/s = 14276.4006014 Btu/h.