Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/second
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to Btu (IT)/second [Btu/s], or Convert Btu (IT)/second to kilocalorie (th)/second.
1 kcal(th)/s = 3.96566684124 Btu/s. To convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/second, multiply the value by 3.96566684124; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu/s = 0.252164400096 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 = 3.96566684124 Btu/s
- 1 Btu/s = 0.252164400096 kcal(th)/s
- 10 kcal(th)/s = 39.6566684124 Btu/s
- 100 kcal(th)/s = 396.566684124 Btu/s
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/second
1 kcal(th)/s = 3.96566684123878 Btu/s
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to Btu/s:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 3.96566684123878 Btu/s = 59.4850026185818 Btu/s
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (It)/second Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/second | Btu (IT)/second |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/s | 3.96566684124 Btu/s |
| 2 kcal(th)/s | 7.93133368248 Btu/s |
| 3 kcal(th)/s | 11.8970005237 Btu/s |
| 5 kcal(th)/s | 19.8283342062 Btu/s |
| 10 kcal(th)/s | 39.6566684124 Btu/s |
| 20 kcal(th)/s | 79.3133368248 Btu/s |
| 50 kcal(th)/s | 198.283342062 Btu/s |
| 100 kcal(th)/s | 396.566684124 Btu/s |
| 500 kcal(th)/s | 1982.83342062 Btu/s |
| 1000 kcal(th)/s | 3965.66684124 Btu/s |
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)/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)/second in Btu (IT)/second?
1 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) = 3.96566684124 Btu (IT)/second (Btu/s).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (IT)/second?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/second value by 3.96566684124. For example, 25 kcal(th)/s × 3.96566684124 = 99.141671031 Btu/s.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (IT)/second?
10 kcal(th)/s = 39.6566684124 Btu/s.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/second or the Btu (IT)/second?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/s = 3.96566684124 Btu/s.