What does calorie (IT)/minute measure?

It measures power as the rate of one international-table calorie of energy transferred per minute, often used to express small continuous heat rates.

Why convert calorie (IT)/minute to calorie (th)/second?

Conversion enables comparison and integration of heat transfer data based on different calorie definitions and time scales used in various scientific and engineering contexts.

Are the calorie definitions identical between these units?

No, the international-table calorie differs from the thermochemical calorie, affecting the conversion and precision between these units.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/minute to Calorie (th)/second

Learn the method to convert power measurements from calorie (IT) per minute to calorie (th) per second, used in various scientific and engineering contexts involving heat transfer rates.

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Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to Calorie (th)/second Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to change power units from calorie (IT) per minute to calorie (th) per second, facilitating the translation between international-table calorie energy rates and thermochemical calorie energy rates commonly used in laboratory and thermal engineering settings.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value measured in calorie (IT) per minute into the input field.
Select the output unit as calorie (th) per second.
Click the convert button to view the equivalent power in the desired unit.

Key Features

Converts power units between calorie (IT)/minute and calorie (th)/second accurately based on defined conversion rates.
Supports applications in laboratory calorimetry, thermal engineering, physiology, and HVAC process calculations.
Browser-based and easy-to-use tool enabling quick unit translation without complex calculations.

Examples

Convert 5 cal (IT)/min: 5 × 0.0166778203 = 0.0833891015 cal (th)/s
Convert 10 cal (IT)/min: 10 × 0.0166778203 = 0.166778203 cal (th)/s

Common Use Cases

Reporting heat release or absorption rates in laboratory calorimetry experiments.
Specifying heating power of small laboratory heaters or hot plates in thermal engineering.
Reporting metabolic rates in physiology and exercise science on a minute scale.
Converting legacy thermal power values into SI-based thermochemical calorie units for HVAC or process engineering.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure proper unit selection to avoid confusion between international-table and thermochemical calorie definitions.
Use the converter to integrate historical data with modern thermochemical-based measurements.
Consider the differences in time scales when comparing results (minute vs second).
Account for potential energy losses that the conversion assumes are ideal and negligible.

Limitations

Different calorie definitions (international-table vs thermochemical) can impact conversion precision.
The conversion is based on ideal conditions and does not consider actual energy losses.
Comparisons across units should be done carefully due to time unit differences and calorie definitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/minute measure?: It measures power as the rate of one international-table calorie of energy transferred per minute, often used to express small continuous heat rates.
Why convert calorie (IT)/minute to calorie (th)/second?: Conversion enables comparison and integration of heat transfer data based on different calorie definitions and time scales used in various scientific and engineering contexts.
Are the calorie definitions identical between these units?: No, the international-table calorie differs from the thermochemical calorie, affecting the conversion and precision between these units.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/minute: A power unit representing the transfer of one international-table calorie per minute, often used for small-scale heat transfer rates.
Calorie (th)/second: A power unit representing the transfer of one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, where 1 cal(th)/s equals 4.184 watts.
Thermochemical calorie: A calorie unit defined as exactly 4.184 joules, used in thermochemical energy calculations.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 calorie (IT)/minute represent?

Transfer of one thermochemical calorie per second

Transfer of one international-table calorie per minute

Transfer of one joule per second

Which unit equals exactly 4.184 watts?

Calorie (IT)/minute

Calorie (th)/second

Joule per minute

Why is caution needed when comparing the two calorie measurements?

Because they measure different types of energy

Because they use different calorie definitions and time bases

Because one is used only in physics and the other in chemistry

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