What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

It measures the rate of thermal energy transfer per second using the historical International Table calorie as the energy unit.

What is boiler horsepower used for?

Boiler horsepower quantifies the steaming capacity of boilers based on the heat required to evaporate a specific amount of water per hour.

Why convert calorie (IT)/second to boiler horsepower?

Converting helps compare thermal power values with boiler steam capacity and evaluate older heating equipment performance.

Can this conversion be used for all boilers?

It is standardized for specific evaporation conditions, so it may not precisely represent all boiler types or operating settings.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Horsepower (boiler)?

Convert power units from calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (boiler) using this easy and accurate online converter. Understand definitions, use cases, and step-by-step instructions.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values from calorie (IT) per second, a heat energy rate unit, to boiler horsepower, which measures steaming capacity in boilers. It helps translate thermal power measured in calories per second into a standard boiler performance metric.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/second you want to convert
Select horsepower (boiler) as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent value in horsepower (boiler)

Key Features

Accurate conversion from calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (boiler)
Clear definitions and context for both units
Supports heat-transfer and boiler capacity analyses
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

100 calorie (IT)/second equals 0.04268107 horsepower (boiler)
500 calorie (IT)/second equals 0.21340535 horsepower (boiler)

Common Use Cases

Expressing heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry using International Table calories
Comparing boiler steaming capacity and specifying industrial boiler performance
Converting historical thermal power values for engineering analysis
Sizing steam-generation equipment in power plants or process industries

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the unit definitions when using historical calorie-based data
Consider standard boiler evaporation conditions when interpreting results
Use this conversion for engineering contexts involving steam plant operations
Check conversion values against known benchmarks when working with older technical literature

Limitations

Calorie (IT) is a historical unit and less common in modern measurements
Boiler horsepower is based on fixed evaporation parameters that may not fit all boilers
Conversion precision may vary due to rounding of constants

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?: It measures the rate of thermal energy transfer per second using the historical International Table calorie as the energy unit.
What is boiler horsepower used for?: Boiler horsepower quantifies the steaming capacity of boilers based on the heat required to evaporate a specific amount of water per hour.
Why convert calorie (IT)/second to boiler horsepower?: Converting helps compare thermal power values with boiler steam capacity and evaluate older heating equipment performance.
Can this conversion be used for all boilers?: It is standardized for specific evaporation conditions, so it may not precisely represent all boiler types or operating settings.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]: A unit of power indicating the rate at which one International Table calorie of heat energy is transferred per second.
Horsepower (boiler): A unit of thermal power defining the heat needed to evaporate 34.5 pounds of water per hour at 212°F, used for measuring boiler steaming capacity.
Boiler Steaming Capacity: The ability of a boiler to generate steam at a given rate, often expressed in boiler horsepower.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 calorie (IT)/second represent?

The rate of energy transfer per hour

The transfer of one International Table calorie of energy per second

The steaming capacity of a boiler

Boiler horsepower is defined by the heat required to evaporate how much water?

50 pounds per hour at 100°C

34.5 pounds per hour at 212°F

20 kilograms per hour at 100°C

Which industry commonly uses the calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (boiler) conversion?

Marine engineering and power generation

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Agriculture

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