What does one calorie (IT)/minute represent?

It denotes the power equal to transferring one international-table calorie of energy each minute, typically used to measure small continuous heat or energy transfer rates.

What is electric horsepower used for?

Electric horsepower rates electric motors and drives, commonly defined as 746 watts, and is used in motor nameplates, equipment sizing, and power rating conversions.

Why are the converted horsepower values so small?

Because calorie (IT)/minute measures relatively small heat transfer rates, converting to horsepower produces very small decimal values that represent corresponding mechanical or electrical power.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to Horsepower (electric)?

Convert power measurements from calorie (IT) per minute to electric horsepower using this straightforward online tool, ideal for scientific and engineering applications.

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Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to Horsepower (electric) Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/minute [cal/min] to Horsepower (electric) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values expressed in calorie (IT) per minute, a small-scale heat or energy transfer rate, into electric horsepower, a unit commonly used for rating electric motors and industrial equipment.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT) per minute you want to convert
Select the desired output unit: horsepower (electric)
Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent horsepower value

Key Features

Supports conversion between calorie (IT)/minute and electrical horsepower units
Ideal for laboratory, physiology, and engineering use cases
Accurately reflects the relationship between thermal power and electric motor ratings
User-friendly interface for quick and easy power unit conversion
Browser-based tool accessible without installation

Examples

100 calorie (IT)/minute converts to 0.00935389 horsepower (electric)
5000 calorie (IT)/minute converts to 0.4676945 horsepower (electric)

Common Use Cases

Laboratory calorimetry to report heat release or absorption rates
Specifying heating power of laboratory devices like hot plates
Measuring metabolic rates in physiology and exercise science
Rating electric motors used in pumps, fans, and compressors
Sourcing motor controllers and electrical supply for industrial equipment
Comparing or converting between watts and horsepower for equipment specifications

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure small decimal results are interpreted carefully when switching from heat rates to mechanical power
Use this tool for scientific and industrial contexts requiring precise power comparisons
Keep in mind horsepower is mainly for mechanical/electrical power rather than thermal energy
Consider the context of your measurement scale when comparing converted values

Limitations

Conversion results yield very small decimal numbers due to the small scale of calorie (IT)/minute power values
Horsepower is primarily intended for electrical and mechanical power, not thermal processes
This may reduce intuitiveness for large-scale industrial power calculations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does one calorie (IT)/minute represent?: It denotes the power equal to transferring one international-table calorie of energy each minute, typically used to measure small continuous heat or energy transfer rates.
What is electric horsepower used for?: Electric horsepower rates electric motors and drives, commonly defined as 746 watts, and is used in motor nameplates, equipment sizing, and power rating conversions.
Why are the converted horsepower values so small?: Because calorie (IT)/minute measures relatively small heat transfer rates, converting to horsepower produces very small decimal values that represent corresponding mechanical or electrical power.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/minute: A unit of power indicating the energy transfer of one international-table calorie in one minute, used to express small continuous heat rates.
Horsepower (electric): A unit of power defined as exactly 746 watts, used to rate electric motors and related industrial equipment.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted, measured here using thermal or mechanical/electrical units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of measurement is calorie (IT)/minute primarily used for?

Mechanical power rating

Rate of heat or energy transfer

Electrical motor output

Electric horsepower is commonly used to rate what type of equipment?

Laboratory heaters

Electric motors and drives

Metabolic rate measurement

What is a key limitation when converting from calorie (IT)/minute to horsepower (electric)?

Horsepower values become very large

Results are very small decimal numbers

Conversion is not possible between these units

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