What Is This Tool?
This tool enables the conversion of power units from calorie (IT)/hour, a unit used for very small thermal power rates, to electric horsepower, the common power rating for electric motors. It supports users in translating thermal energy rates into motor power equivalents for comparison and specification purposes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/hour
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Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h]
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Choose the target unit as horsepower (electric)
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent horsepower (electric) value
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Use the result for technical or specification purposes
Key Features
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Converts power from calorie (IT)/hour to electric horsepower accurately
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Supports interpretation of historical and thermal laboratory data
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Facilitates industrial equipment power rating comparisons
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Provides clear examples for practical understanding
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Examples
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1000 calorie (IT)/hour converts to 0.001558981233244 horsepower (electric)
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500 calorie (IT)/hour converts to 0.000779490616622 horsepower (electric)
Common Use Cases
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Reporting small heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry
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Converting old technical documents from calories to SI-based power units
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Estimating heat losses in experimental setups
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Determining electric motor specifications for pumps and compressors
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Comparing heat flow rates with electric motor power ratings
Tips & Best Practices
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Always double-check unit selections before converting
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Use the tool to assist with interpreting low-level thermal power data
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Consider the small scale when comparing converted values to typical motor powers
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Keep in mind legacy unit usage in older research or engineering literature
Limitations
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Conversion from calorie (IT)/hour yields very small horsepower values, which can be difficult to interpret
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Calorie (IT)/hour is not an SI standard unit and may be uncommon outside specialized contexts
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Precision loss may occur due to very small decimal results
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The tool is designed mainly for specific research or legacy documentation conversion scenarios
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does calorie (IT)/hour measure?
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It measures power as the rate of energy transfer equal to one International Table calorie per hour, mainly used for very small heat flow rates.
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Why convert calorie (IT)/hour to horsepower (electric)?
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To compare very small thermal power measurements with electric motor power ratings for industrial and laboratory applications.
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Is calorie (IT)/hour an SI unit?
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No, calorie (IT)/hour is not an SI unit and is mostly used in specific research or legacy contexts.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/hour
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A unit of power representing one International Table calorie per hour, used for very small thermal power in calorimetry.
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Horsepower (electric)
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A power unit defined as exactly 746 watts, used to rate electric motors and electrical machinery output.
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Power
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The rate at which energy is transferred or converted.