What does calorie (IT)/hour measure?

Calorie (IT)/hour is a power unit indicating very small rates of heat flow, measured as one International Table calorie per hour.

Can this conversion be used for large power values?

No, since calorie (IT)/hour measures very small power and pferdestarke represents larger values, the resulting conversions are extremely small and may not suit large-scale power measurements.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Pferdestarke (ps)?

Q: Where is pferdestarke (ps) commonly used?

Pferdestarke is mainly used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power in automotive and industrial contexts.

Learn how to convert power from calorie (IT)/hour to pferdestarke (ps), two units used for measuring thermal and mechanical power respectively, with practical examples and conversion details.

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Calorie (IT)/hour [cal/h] to Pferdestarke (ps) Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to translate power values measured in calorie (IT)/hour, a unit for very small heat flow rates, into pferdestarke (ps), a metric horsepower unit used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the power value in calorie (IT)/hour into the converter.
Select pferdestarke (ps) as the output unit.
Execute the conversion to obtain the equivalent power in pferdestarke.

Key Features

Converts small thermal power values from calorie (IT)/hour to mechanical power in pferdestarke (ps).
Includes easily accessible formula and conversion rate for accurate calculations.
Suitable for automotive, calorimetry, and historical technical applications.

Examples

Convert 1000 calorie (IT)/hour to pferdestarke: equals 0.0015812399409244 ps.
Convert 500 calorie (IT)/hour to pferdestarke: equals 0.0007906199704622 ps.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting heat flow rates in laboratory calorimetry and thermal testing.
Converting engine power ratings in German automotive documentation.
Translating historical technical literature using regional units of power.

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the context of power units to ensure appropriate application.
Use the converter for small heat transfer values to understand mechanical power equivalence.
Be aware that pferdestarke is regional and not an SI unit; modern standards prefer kilowatts.

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/hour measures very small thermal power, while pferdestarke represents larger mechanical power levels; hence, converted numbers are very small.
Both units are non-SI and may not be broadly recognized outside specialized or regional contexts.
Misinterpretation of magnitude can occur if unit contexts are not carefully considered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/hour measure?: Calorie (IT)/hour is a power unit indicating very small rates of heat flow, measured as one International Table calorie per hour.
Where is pferdestarke (ps) commonly used?: Pferdestarke is mainly used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power in automotive and industrial contexts.
Can this conversion be used for large power values?: No, since calorie (IT)/hour measures very small power and pferdestarke represents larger values, the resulting conversions are extremely small and may not suit large-scale power measurements.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/hour: A unit of power measuring heat transfer rate equal to one International Table calorie per hour; used for very small steady heat flow rates.
Pferdestarke (ps): A metric horsepower unit historically used in German-speaking countries to express mechanical power, defined as 75 kilogram-force metre per second.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit measures very small heat flow rates?

Pferdestarke (ps)

Calorie (IT)/hour (cal/h)

Kilowatt (kW)

Pferdestarke (ps) is primarily used to express what type of power?

Thermal power in calorimetry

Mechanical power in automotive contexts

Electrical power in circuits

Why should caution be taken when converting between calorie (IT)/hour and pferdestarke (ps)?

Because both units are SI units

Because calorie (IT)/hour measures small thermal power while pferdestarke measures larger mechanical power

Because they measure different physical quantities

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