What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform power measurements from calorie (IT) per minute, a unit used for small-scale heat transfer rates, into horsepower (water), a mechanical power unit used in hydraulic and pumping system contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value expressed in calorie (IT) per minute
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Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/minute and the target unit as horsepower (water)
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Click convert to see the equivalent power in horsepower (water)
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Use the result to assist with energy rate translations and mechanical power estimations
Key Features
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Converts from calorie (IT)/minute to horsepower (water) accurately based on defined rates
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Supports applications in laboratory calorimetry, thermal engineering, physiology, and pump system design
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Provides theoretical power values relevant to hydraulic and mechanical systems
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Easy and quick online access without installation
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Includes examples to demonstrate practical conversions
Examples
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Convert 100 cal/min: equals 0.00935335 horsepower (water)
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Convert 500 cal/min: equals 0.04676675 horsepower (water)
Common Use Cases
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Report heat release or absorption rates in laboratory calorimetry
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Specify heating power for small-scale thermal equipment like hot plates
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Calculate metabolic rates in physiology and exercise science
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Estimate pump power requirements for irrigation and municipal water supply
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Assess hydraulic power availability for micro-hydropower turbine design
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values represent small continuous heat or energy transfer rates
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Use the conversion results for theoretical estimates rather than actual power output
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Consider pump efficiency separately when sizing hydraulic equipment
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Validate the suitability of units for your specific engineering or scientific context
Limitations
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Calorie (IT)/minute measures small-scale heat transfer and may not apply to large power systems
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Water horsepower values represent theoretical power and exclude system losses or efficiency factors
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Conversions do not reflect real-world mechanical or hydraulic performance exactly
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does calorie (IT)/minute measure?
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It measures the rate of heat or energy transfer equal to one international-table calorie per minute, often used in small-scale thermal processes.
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Why convert to horsepower (water)?
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This conversion translates heat or energy transfer rates into a mechanical power unit useful for hydraulic system design and pump power estimation.
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Can this tool be used for large-scale power system conversions?
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No. Calorie (IT)/minute units are typically too small, and water horsepower conversions here are theoretical, not accounting for practical losses.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/minute
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A unit of power measuring the transfer rate of one international-table calorie of energy per minute, reflecting small-scale heat or energy transfer.
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Horsepower (water)
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The theoretical mechanical power required to move water against a specific head, used in hydraulic and pump system calculations.