What does 1 calorie (IT)/hour represent?

It represents the rate of energy transfer equal to one International Table calorie per hour, commonly used to express small steady heat flow rates.

Why convert calorie (IT)/hour to foot pound-force/hour?

To translate thermal power measurements into mechanical power units, especially useful for legacy equipment or historical data in engineering.

Are these units common in modern applications?

No, both units denote very small power rates and foot pound-force/hour is not frequently used in modern scientific standards.

Convert Calorie (IT)/hour to Foot Pound-Force/hour Easily

Learn how to convert power units from calorie (IT)/hour to foot pound-force/hour with this straightforward online converter tool. Perfect for thermal and mechanical power unit translations.

Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]

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Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table

Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]	Foot pound-force/hour

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Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table
Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]	Foot pound-force/hour

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values measured in calorie (IT)/hour, a unit often used for small thermal energy transfer rates, into foot pound-force/hour, a mechanical power unit typical in legacy imperial contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT)/hour you wish to convert
Select the unit to convert from (calorie (IT)/hour)
Choose foot pound-force/hour as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent mechanical power value

Key Features

Converts small heat flow power units to mechanical power rates
Supports legacy thermal and mechanical unit conversions
Provides clear formulas and example calculations
Ideal for thermal engineering and mechanical historical data analysis
Browser-based and easy to use without any installations

Examples

2 cal/h converts to approximately 6.17605 ft·lbf/hr
0.5 cal/h converts to approximately 1.54401 ft·lbf/hr

Common Use Cases

Reporting small heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry
Interpreting old technical literature using calories instead of SI units
Estimating minor heat losses or gains in experimental setups
Expressing mechanical power in small motors or gear trains
Converting legacy imperial power specifications for comparison with SI units

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the context to distinguish thermal energy rates versus mechanical work rates
Use conversions for small power rates as both units represent low power levels
Refer to the provided formula to understand the direct multiplication factor
Apply this tool to update or translate legacy data into contemporary unit standards

Limitations

Units apply only for very small power values, not suitable for high-power scenarios
Calorie (IT)/hour measures thermal energy rate; foot pound-force/hour measures mechanical work rate
Non-SI foot pound-force/hour units have limited acceptance in modern scientific contexts
Context is crucial since these units represent different forms of energy transfer

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 calorie (IT)/hour represent?: It represents the rate of energy transfer equal to one International Table calorie per hour, commonly used to express small steady heat flow rates.
Why convert calorie (IT)/hour to foot pound-force/hour?: To translate thermal power measurements into mechanical power units, especially useful for legacy equipment or historical data in engineering.
Are these units common in modern applications?: No, both units denote very small power rates and foot pound-force/hour is not frequently used in modern scientific standards.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]: A unit of power based on the International Table calorie measuring small thermal energy transfer rates per hour.
Foot pound-force/hour [ft·lbf/hr]: A non-SI power unit expressing mechanical work or energy transferred per hour using foot and pound-force units.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted per unit time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What kind of power does calorie (IT)/hour measure?

Mechanical work rate

Thermal energy transfer rate

Electrical power

What is the approximate conversion factor from calorie (IT)/hour to foot pound-force/hour?

3.088

0.324

1.412

In what context is foot pound-force/hour mainly used?

Modern thermal engineering

Legacy mechanical power measurements

High-power industrial settings

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