Convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/hour
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th)/second [kcal(th)/s] to Btu (th)/hour [Btu(th)/h], or Convert Btu (th)/hour to kilocalorie (th)/second.
1 kcal(th)/s = 14285.9532954 Btu(th)/h. To convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/hour, multiply the value by 14285.9532954; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Btu(th)/h = 6.99988288719e-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 = 14285.9532954 Btu(th)/h
- 1 Btu(th)/h = 6.99988288719e-05 kcal(th)/s
- 10 kcal(th)/s = 142859.532954 Btu(th)/h
- 100 kcal(th)/s = 1428595.32954 Btu(th)/h
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (Th)/hour
1 kcal(th)/s = 14285.9532954492 Btu(th)/h
Example: convert 15 kcal(th)/s to Btu(th)/h:
15 kcal(th)/s = 15 × 14285.9532954492 Btu(th)/h = 214289.299431737 Btu(th)/h
Kilocalorie (Th)/second to Btu (Th)/hour Conversion Table
| kilocalorie (th)/second | Btu (th)/hour |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal(th)/s | 14285.9532954 Btu(th)/h |
| 2 kcal(th)/s | 28571.9065909 Btu(th)/h |
| 3 kcal(th)/s | 42857.8598863 Btu(th)/h |
| 5 kcal(th)/s | 71429.7664772 Btu(th)/h |
| 10 kcal(th)/s | 142859.532954 Btu(th)/h |
| 20 kcal(th)/s | 285719.065909 Btu(th)/h |
| 50 kcal(th)/s | 714297.664772 Btu(th)/h |
| 100 kcal(th)/s | 1428595.32954 Btu(th)/h |
| 500 kcal(th)/s | 7142976.64772 Btu(th)/h |
| 1000 kcal(th)/s | 14285953.2954 Btu(th)/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 (Th)/hour
Btu (th)/hour is a unit of power that measures the rate of energy transfer, specifically the amount of thermal energy in British thermal units (Btu) delivered or consumed per hour.
History/Origin
The Btu (th)/hour originated from the British thermal unit (Btu), a traditional unit of heat energy, and has been used primarily in the heating and energy industries to quantify thermal power rates. Its usage dates back to the early 20th century as a standard measure in thermal energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, Btu (th)/hour is used mainly in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, as well as in energy consumption and efficiency assessments, to specify thermal power rates of equipment and systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (th)/hour?
1 kilocalorie (th)/second (kcal(th)/s) = 14285.9532954 Btu (th)/hour (Btu(th)/h).
How do you convert kilocalorie (th)/second to Btu (th)/hour?
Multiply the kilocalorie (th)/second value by 14285.9532954. For example, 25 kcal(th)/s × 14285.9532954 = 357148.832386 Btu(th)/h.
What is 10 kilocalorie (th)/second in Btu (th)/hour?
10 kcal(th)/s = 142859.532954 Btu(th)/h.
Which unit is larger, the kilocalorie (th)/second or the Btu (th)/hour?
The kilocalorie (th)/second is the larger unit: 1 kcal(th)/s = 14285.9532954 Btu(th)/h.