What is the calorie (IT)?

The calorie (IT), or International Steam Table calorie, is a historical energy unit defined as the heat needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C under specific international steam table conditions.

Why convert calorie (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour?

Converting helps translate historical energy data used in thermodynamics and steam engine studies into units of engine work usable for modern performance analysis.

Is this conversion suitable for modern engineering?

While useful for historical data interpretation, calorie (IT) is deprecated and not recommended for high-precision modern engineering calculations.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT) [cal (IT), cal] to Horsepower (metric) hour

Easily convert energy values from the historical calorie (IT) unit to metric horsepower hours using our online converter. Ideal for thermodynamics research and historical engineering data analysis.

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Calorie (IT) [cal (IT), cal] to Horsepower (metric) hour Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms energy measurements from the calorie (IT), a traditional unit once used in steam engine calculations, into horsepower (metric) hours, enabling users to interpret and compare legacy data with modern energy work units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the energy value in calorie (IT) [cal (IT), cal]
Select the target unit as horsepower (metric) hour
Click convert to get the equivalent energy value
Use results to interpret or compare historical and modern energy data

Key Features

Converts energy from calorie (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour quickly and accurately
Supports interpretation of historical steam table data and thermodynamic measurements
Browser-based and easy to use without installation
Provides example conversions for guidance
Facilitates analysis in automotive engine testing and industrial energy evaluations

Examples

1,000,000 calorie (IT) = 1.5812399409245 horsepower (metric) hour
500,000 calorie (IT) = 0.79061997046225 horsepower (metric) hour

Common Use Cases

Analyzing older steam tables and thermodynamic data for boilers and turbines
Converting historical energy figures for heat and enthalpy into modern units
Evaluating engine work expressed in metric horsepower hours for fuel and efficiency studies
Supporting research in classical thermodynamics and steam engine performance
Comparing legacy datasets with current energy performance metrics

Tips & Best Practices

Double-check input values to ensure accurate conversions
Use the converter to compare historical energy data with modern metrics
Remember the calorie (IT) is a historical unit and may not suit precise modern calculations
Refer to example conversions for understanding scale and relationships
Apply conversions consistently when digitizing or analyzing legacy datasets

Limitations

Calorie (IT) is a deprecated unit and may not meet high accuracy needs
Conversion assumes consistent reference conditions between datasets
Small discrepancies may occur when comparing different measurement standards
Not intended for real-time or high-precision engineering applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the calorie (IT)?: The calorie (IT), or International Steam Table calorie, is a historical energy unit defined as the heat needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C under specific international steam table conditions.
Why convert calorie (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour?: Converting helps translate historical energy data used in thermodynamics and steam engine studies into units of engine work usable for modern performance analysis.
Is this conversion suitable for modern engineering?: While useful for historical data interpretation, calorie (IT) is deprecated and not recommended for high-precision modern engineering calculations.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT): A historical unit of energy representing heat needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C under steam table conditions.
Horsepower (metric) hour: The energy produced by maintaining one metric horsepower power output for one hour.
Metric horsepower: A unit of power equal to 735.49875 watts used to rate engines primarily in metric systems.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the calorie (IT) measure?

Energy to raise 1 kg of water by 1 °C

Heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C

Power output of a steam engine

One metric horsepower hour equals approximately how many joules?

735,498.75 joules

2,647,795.5 joules

1,000,000 joules

Why convert from calorie (IT) to horsepower (metric) hour?

To translate historical energy units to engine work units

To measure water temperature changes directly

To determine fuel chemical composition

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