What Is This Tool?
This online converter transforms power values from calorie (IT)/second, a unit expressing heat-transfer rates, into electric horsepower, a standard measure for electric motor output. It helps bridge thermal power and mechanical power ratings.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/second
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Select the input unit as calorie (IT)/second and the output unit as horsepower (electric)
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent horsepower (electric)
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Use the results for engineering or technical analysis as needed
Key Features
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Simple conversion between calorie (IT)/second and electric horsepower units
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Supports thermal power and electric motor power applications
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Instant calculation using the precise conversion factor
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface
Examples
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Convert 10 cal/s: 10 × 0.0056123324 = 0.056123324 hp (electric)
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Convert 100 cal/s: 100 × 0.0056123324 = 0.56123324 hp (electric)
Common Use Cases
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Expressing heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry
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Specifying heating or cooling capacities using historical calorie units
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Translating thermal power data into mechanical power ratings for equipment
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Sizing electric motor controllers and electrical supply based on power needs
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check unit consistency when working with legacy and modern data
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Use this tool to compare thermal and mechanical power during equipment specification
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Refer to motor nameplates to confirm horsepower ratings
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Apply conversions carefully when dealing with older or non-SI thermal power values
Limitations
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Calorie (IT)/second is a historical non-SI unit and may involve some approximation
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Horsepower (electric) is specific to electric motor power and may differ from other horsepower types
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Accuracy depends on original calorie unit definitions and consistent unit usage
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does calorie (IT)/second measure?
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It measures the rate of heat energy transfer, specifically one International Table calorie per second, indicating thermal power or heat-transfer rates.
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Why convert calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (electric)?
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This conversion enables translating thermal power into mechanical power equivalents used for rating electric motors and related equipment.
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Is electric horsepower the same as mechanical horsepower?
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Electric horsepower is defined specifically for electric motors as exactly 746 watts and may differ from other mechanical horsepower definitions.
Key Terminology
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Calorie (IT)/second
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A power unit representing heat energy transferred at one International Table calorie per second.
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Horsepower (electric)
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A power unit used for rating electric motors, defined as exactly 746 watts.
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Thermal power
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The rate at which heat energy is transferred or converted.