Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/minute
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to Btu (IT)/minute [Btu/min], or Convert Btu (IT)/minute to kilocalorie (th)/second.
1 kcal(th)/s = 237.940010023 Btu/min. To convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/minute, multiply the value by 237.940010023; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/min = 0.00420274000956 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 = 237.940010023 Btu/min
- 1 Btu/min = 0.00420274000956 kcal(th)/s
- 10 kcal(th)/s = 2379.40010023 Btu/min
- 100 kcal(th)/s = 23794.0010023 Btu/min
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/minute
1 kcal(th)/s = 237.94001002328 Btu/min
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to Btu/min:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 237.94001002328 Btu/min = 3569.1001503492 Btu/min
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/minute Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/second | Btu (IT)/minute |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/s | 237.940010023 Btu/min |
| 2 kcal(th)/s | 475.880020047 Btu/min |
| 3 kcal(th)/s | 713.82003007 Btu/min |
| 5 kcal(th)/s | 1189.70005012 Btu/min |
| 10 kcal(th)/s | 2379.40010023 Btu/min |
| 20 kcal(th)/s | 4758.80020047 Btu/min |
| 50 kcal(th)/s | 11897.0005012 Btu/min |
| 100 kcal(th)/s | 23794.0010023 Btu/min |
| 500 kcal(th)/s | 118970.005012 Btu/min |
| 1000 kcal(th)/s | 237940.010023 Btu/min |
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)/minute
Btu (IT)/minute is a unit of power representing the rate of energy transfer, specifically in British thermal units per minute.
History/Origin
The British thermal unit (Btu) has been used historically in the United States and the UK to measure heat energy. The 'IT' designation refers to the International Table value of the Btu. The unit per minute was adopted to quantify power, which is energy transfer rate, in various engineering and thermodynamic contexts.
Current Use
Btu (IT)/minute is used in engineering, HVAC, and thermodynamics to measure heat transfer rates, especially in systems where energy flow is expressed per unit time. It is part of power conversions within the broader category of common energy and power units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
1 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) = 237.940010023 Btu (IT)/minute (Btu/min).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/minute?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/second value by 237.940010023. For example, 25 kcal(th)/s × 237.940010023 = 5948.50025058 Btu/min.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (IT)/minute?
10 kcal(th)/s = 2379.40010023 Btu/min.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/second or the Btu (IT)/minute?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/s = 237.940010023 Btu/min.