What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

It measures power as the rate of heat energy transfer in International Table calories per second.

Why use horsepower instead of calorie (IT)/second?

Horsepower is commonly used to describe mechanical power output for engines and machinery, making comparisons easier.

Is the conversion rate the same for all types of horsepower?

No, the conversion applies specifically to the mechanical/imperial horsepower variant; other types like metric horsepower differ.

Convert Calorie (IT)/second to Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]

Learn how to convert power units from calorie (IT) per second to mechanical horsepower (UK) with this simple online converter. Ideal for engineering, automotive, and thermal power evaluations.

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Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts power measured in calorie (IT) per second, a unit used for heat-transfer rates, into horsepower (UK), a common mechanical power unit. It helps compare thermal energy transfer with engine or machine output.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT) per second.
Select 'calorie (IT)/second' as the input unit and 'horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]' as the output unit.
Click convert to see the equivalent horsepower value.

Key Features

Converts thermal power units from calorie (IT)/second to mechanical horsepower (UK).
Useful for engineering, automotive, marine, and industrial applications.
Online and easy to use with straightforward input steps.

Examples

Converting 10 calorie (IT)/second gives 0.056145913 horsepower.
Converting 100 calorie (IT)/second results in 0.56145913 horsepower.

Common Use Cases

Expressing heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry with international calorie units.
Interpreting engine power specifications in automotive and marine contexts.
Comparing thermal energy rates with mechanical power outputs during engineering analysis.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the mechanical horsepower variant when converting for accuracy.
Use this conversion primarily for historical data or specific technical literature involving calorie-based units.
Cross-check unit consistency especially when working with older or non-SI measurement systems.

Limitations

The conversion uses the mechanical/imperial horsepower variant and may differ for other horsepower types.
Calorie (IT)/second is uncommon in modern systems and mainly used in historical or specialized contexts.
Precision is affected by the exact definitions of horsepower and calorie units involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?: It measures power as the rate of heat energy transfer in International Table calories per second.
Why use horsepower instead of calorie (IT)/second?: Horsepower is commonly used to describe mechanical power output for engines and machinery, making comparisons easier.
Is the conversion rate the same for all types of horsepower?: No, the conversion applies specifically to the mechanical/imperial horsepower variant; other types like metric horsepower differ.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]: A power unit describing heat energy transfer rate equal to one International Table calorie per second.
Horsepower [hp, hp (UK)]: A non-SI unit of mechanical power representing 550 foot-pounds per second or approx. 745.7 watts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does calorie (IT)/second quantify?

Mechanical work done per second

Rate of heat energy transfer per second

Volume of energy consumed

Which horsepower variant is used in this conversion?

Metric horsepower

Mechanical/imperial horsepower

Electrical horsepower

One reason to convert calorie (IT)/second to horsepower is to:

Evaluate battery capacity

Compare thermal power with mechanical engine output

Measure electrical resistance

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