What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

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

What is horsepower (water)?

Horsepower (water) quantifies mechanical power used to move water, calculated from flow, head, and fluid properties.

Why convert between calorie (IT)/second and horsepower (water)?

To translate thermal power values into mechanical hydraulic power for engineering calculations like pump sizing and energy estimations.

Convert Calorie (IT)/second to Horsepower (water) Online

Effortlessly convert power units from Calorie (IT)/second to Horsepower (water) using our easy-to-use online converter. Perfect for engineering, hydraulic, and thermal calculations.

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What Is This Tool?

This online converter changes power measurements from Calorie (IT)/second, a thermal energy transfer rate unit, into Horsepower (water), a unit representing mechanical hydraulic power. It bridges thermal and mechanical power metrics commonly used in engineering and fluid systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the power value in calorie (IT)/second you want to convert
Select calorie (IT)/second as the input unit and horsepower (water) as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent horsepower (water) value
Use the conversion result to assist in engineering or hydraulic calculations

Key Features

Converts thermal power in calories per second to mechanical hydraulic horsepower
Includes units used in older technical literature and hydraulic engineering
Supports engineering applications such as pump sizing and energy estimation
Quick and browser-based tool for immediate power unit conversion
Provides clear examples of the conversion process

Examples

Convert 10 calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water): 10 × 0.005612009 = 0.05612 hp (water)
Convert 100 calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water): 100 × 0.005612009 = 0.5612 hp (water)

Common Use Cases

Translating thermal power values to mechanical hydraulic power in engineering projects
Sizing and selecting pumps for irrigation, water supply, or HVAC systems
Estimating hydraulic power availability for micro-hydropower turbines
Comparing water horsepower to shaft horsepower to evaluate pump efficiency
Converting historical thermal power data into contemporary mechanical power units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure context compatibility since thermal and hydraulic powers represent different physical domains
Use conversion primarily for engineering or hydraulic applications involving both unit types
Consider historical context when dealing with calorie-based units and cross-check with SI units
Utilize the conversion factor 0.005612009 to maintain consistency
Verify the specific use case to avoid misinterpretation between thermal and mechanical power

Limitations

Calorie (IT)/second measures thermal power, while horsepower (water) measures mechanical power, so the conversion assumes equivalence in magnitude but different physical quantities
Direct interchangeability may not suit all practical scenarios due to differing physical meanings
Historical use of calorie units may limit applicability in modern SI-based calculations without proper reconciliation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?: It measures the rate of heat energy transfer in International Table calories per second, representing thermal power.
What is horsepower (water)?: Horsepower (water) quantifies mechanical power used to move water, calculated from flow, head, and fluid properties.
Why convert between calorie (IT)/second and horsepower (water)?: To translate thermal power values into mechanical hydraulic power for engineering calculations like pump sizing and energy estimations.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second: Unit of thermal power denoting energy transfer rate of one International Table calorie per second.
Horsepower (water): Mechanical power related to moving water, representing hydraulic energy transfer.
Thermal Power: Power related to heat energy transfer or heat-transfer rates.
Hydraulic Power: Mechanical power generated or required to move fluid against a head.

Quick Knowledge Check

What physical quantity does calorie (IT)/second represent?

Electrical power

Thermal power

Mechanical power

What application commonly uses horsepower (water)?

Calculating electrical energy

Sizing water pumps

Measuring sound energy

What is the conversion factor from calorie (IT)/second to horsepower (water)?

0.005612009

0.05612009

5.612009

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