What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

Calorie (IT)/second measures the rate of heat energy transfer using the International Table calorie unit, commonly used in thermal power contexts.

Why convert calorie (IT)/second to foot pound-force/hour?

This conversion helps relate thermal power values in calorie units to mechanical power units used in legacy imperial systems, useful in engineering and historical analysis.

Is foot pound-force/hour commonly used today?

Foot pound-force/hour is a non-SI unit mainly found in older or specialized imperial system contexts and less common in modern calculations.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Foot pound-force/hour

Learn how to convert power measurements from calorie (IT)/second to foot pound-force/hour using a reliable unit converter. Understand the definitions, use cases, and conversion process between these units.

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Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]	Foot pound-force/hour

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Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table
Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]	Foot pound-force/hour

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts power values from calorie (IT)/second, a unit of thermal power based on the International Table calorie, to foot pound-force per hour, a mechanical power unit used in legacy imperial systems. It helps translate heat-transfer rates expressed in calorie-based units into mechanical power units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numerical value in calorie (IT)/second to convert
Select calorie (IT)/second as the source unit
Choose foot pound-force/hour as the target unit
Click the convert button to see the result
Review the converted mechanical power value displayed

Key Features

Converts power units between calorie (IT)/second and foot pound-force/hour
Supports legacy and modern engineering unit comparisons
Includes conversion factor based on accurate energy transfer rates
Useful for thermal engineering, mechanical engineering, and calorimetry
Easy to use with straightforward input and output

Examples

Convert 2 cal/s: 2 × 11116.890743755 = 22233.78148751 ft·lbf/hr
Convert 0.5 cal/s: 0.5 × 11116.890743755 = 5558.44537188 ft·lbf/hr

Common Use Cases

Expressing heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry using International Table calories
Describing heating or cooling power in older technical texts using calorie units
Translating thermal power data into mechanical power units for legacy equipment
Converting historical imperial power specifications to SI for engineering updates
Reconciling heat-transfer and mechanical work rates in engineering analysis

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure proper unit selection before conversion to avoid errors
Use this tool when working with legacy or historical engineering data
Understand that calorie (IT)/second relates to heat energy, foot pound-force/hour to mechanical work
Interpret converted results within the context of power type and application
Confirm rounding or precision if detailed accuracy is required

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/second measures thermal power; foot pound-force/hour measures mechanical work rate
Direct equivalence depends on correct energy unit conversions
Foot pound-force/hour is a small power unit rarely used in modern SI calculations
Precision can be affected by rounding of historical data
Applicability is limited to contexts combining heat transfer with mechanical work

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?: Calorie (IT)/second measures the rate of heat energy transfer using the International Table calorie unit, commonly used in thermal power contexts.
Why convert calorie (IT)/second to foot pound-force/hour?: This conversion helps relate thermal power values in calorie units to mechanical power units used in legacy imperial systems, useful in engineering and historical analysis.
Is foot pound-force/hour commonly used today?: Foot pound-force/hour is a non-SI unit mainly found in older or specialized imperial system contexts and less common in modern calculations.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]: A unit of thermal power indicating energy transfer of one International Table calorie per second.
Foot pound-force/hour (ft·lbf/hr): A non-SI mechanical power unit representing one foot-pound-force of work performed every hour.
Power: The rate at which energy is transferred or converted.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of power does calorie (IT)/second represent?

Mechanical power

Thermal power

Electrical power

Foot pound-force/hour is primarily used to measure what?

Thermal energy transfer

Mechanical work rate

Heat flux

What is the approximate conversion factor from 1 cal/s to foot pound-force/hour?

11116.89

0.0003766

3600

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