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

Because these units are based on different calorie definitions, converting allows for consistent comparison and integration of thermal power data from various sources.

What is a calorie (IT)/second?

It is a power unit representing the rate of energy transfer of one International Table calorie per second, used historically in heat transfer and calorimetry.

Where is the calorie (th)/second commonly used?

It is often used in laboratory calorimetry and some older engineering literature to report heat flow with thermochemical calorie units.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Calorie (th)/second

Learn how to convert power measurements from calorie (IT)/second to calorie (th)/second, key units used in thermal power and heat transfer calculations.

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Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Calorie (th)/second Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts power values from calorie (IT)/second to calorie (th)/second, supporting thermal power measurements based on different calorie definitions commonly used in calorimetry and engineering.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value representing power in calorie (IT)/second.
Select the source unit as calorie (IT)/second and the target unit as calorie (th)/second.
Click convert to obtain the equivalent power in calorie (th)/second.

Key Features

Convert between two calorie-based power units used for heat transfer rates.
Offers a browser-based interface for easy and quick calculations.
Supports comparison and reconciliation of legacy and modern thermal data.

Examples

Convert 5 cal (IT)/s to cal (th)/s: 5 × 1.0006692161 = 5.0033460805 cal (th)/s
Convert 10 cal (IT)/s to cal (th)/s: 10 × 1.0006692161 = 10.006692161 cal (th)/s

Common Use Cases

Expressing heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry using International Table calories.
Describing heating or cooling capacity in older technical literature with calorie-based units.
Converting historical thermal power values to SI units for engineering analysis.
Reporting heat flow or heating-element power in thermochemical calories.
Aligning legacy thermal power measurements with current standards for HVAC or process calculations.

Tips & Best Practices

Use this converter to align measurements from different calorie definitions accurately.
Be aware of the slight differences between International Table and thermochemical calories when precision is critical.
Prefer modern SI units like watts for new measurements, using calorie units mainly for legacy data conversion.

Limitations

Small inaccuracies may arise due to subtle differences in calorie definitions.
Calorie-based units are less common today; ongoing conversions to joules or watts may be necessary.
Not intended for contexts requiring extremely high precision due to conversion approximations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert from calorie (IT)/second to calorie (th)/second?: Because these units are based on different calorie definitions, converting allows for consistent comparison and integration of thermal power data from various sources.
What is a calorie (IT)/second?: It is a power unit representing the rate of energy transfer of one International Table calorie per second, used historically in heat transfer and calorimetry.
Where is the calorie (th)/second commonly used?: It is often used in laboratory calorimetry and some older engineering literature to report heat flow with thermochemical calorie units.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second: A power unit signifying energy transfer rate of one International Table calorie per second used in historical thermal power contexts.
Calorie (th)/second: A unit of power equal to one thermochemical calorie per second, where one thermochemical calorie equals exactly 4.184 joules.
Thermochemical Calorie: An energy unit defined exactly as 4.184 joules, used for more standardized heat flow measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

Energy stored per second

Power as heat energy transfer per second using International Table calorie

Temperature increase per calorie

Why is the conversion between calorie (IT)/second and calorie (th)/second needed?

To convert to volume measurements

To compare thermal power measurements based on different calorie definitions

To calculate calories for diet purposes

What unit is defined as exactly 4.184 joules?

International Table calorie

Thermochemical calorie

Calorie (IT)/second

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