What does calorie (IT)/second measure?

It measures power as the rate of energy transfer using the International Table calorie per second, representing heat-transfer rates.

Why convert to kilocalorie (th)/minute?

Kilocalorie (th)/minute is useful in physiology and thermal engineering contexts where energy transfer is expressed per minute using thermochemical kilocalories.

Is this conversion commonly used in modern engineering?

This conversion is less common in modern SI-based units but remains important for analyzing historical data and specific interdisciplinary applications.

How to Convert from Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Kilocalorie (th)/minute

Learn how to convert power measurements from calorie (IT)/second to kilocalorie (th)/minute with this easy-to-use online unit converter. Understand the differences between these thermal power units and explore common use cases in physiology, calorimetry, and thermal engineering.

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Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Kilocalorie (th)/minute Conversion Table

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Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s] to Kilocalorie (th)/minute Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts power values from calorie (IT)/second, a unit representing heat energy transfer rate using International Table calories, to kilocalorie (th)/minute, which measures thermal energy transfer using thermochemical kilocalories per minute. It helps translate historical and physiological thermal power data into comparable units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (IT)/second that you want to convert
Select calorie (IT)/second as the source unit
Choose kilocalorie (th)/minute as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent power in kilocalorie (th)/minute
Use the results for analysis in physiological, calorimetric, or engineering contexts

Key Features

Converts between calorie (IT)/second and kilocalorie (th)/minute units of power
Accounts for differences in calorie definitions and time units
Provides quick and accurate thermal power conversions for diverse fields
Supports application in physiology, calorimetry, and thermal engineering
Offers example calculations for clarity

Examples

Convert 5 cal/s: 5 × 0.060040153 = 0.300200765 kcal(th)/min
Convert 10 cal/s: 10 × 0.060040153 = 0.60040153 kcal(th)/min

Common Use Cases

Expressing heat-transfer rates in laboratory calorimetry using International Table calories
Measuring human metabolic power and exercise energy expenditure in physiology
Rating heat output of small burners and laboratory heaters
Converting historical thermal power data into units compatible with modern standards
Conducting food energy transfer calculations

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the calorie definition appropriate for your application
Apply the conversion formula carefully considering time unit differences
Use this converter to integrate data from different calorie standards
Check conversion results when interpreting historical or interdisciplinary data
Complement conversions with SI units if needed for standardization

Limitations

Involves different calorie definitions which have slightly different energy values
Time units differ between seconds and minutes—use formula accurately
Less commonly used in SI power units like watts
Primarily relevant for historical data and specific specialized fields
May not reflect precision needed for all scientific applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (IT)/second measure?: It measures power as the rate of energy transfer using the International Table calorie per second, representing heat-transfer rates.
Why convert to kilocalorie (th)/minute?: Kilocalorie (th)/minute is useful in physiology and thermal engineering contexts where energy transfer is expressed per minute using thermochemical kilocalories.
Is this conversion commonly used in modern engineering?: This conversion is less common in modern SI-based units but remains important for analyzing historical data and specific interdisciplinary applications.

Key Terminology

Calorie (IT)/second [cal/s]: A unit of power representing heat energy transfer rate using one International Table calorie per second.
Kilocalorie (th)/minute: A power unit measuring thermal energy transfer equal to one thermochemical kilocalorie delivered per minute.
Thermochemical kilocalorie: A calorie unit based on the thermochemical definition, differing slightly in energy value from the International Table calorie.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does calorie (IT)/second represent?

Rate of energy transfer using thermochemical calories per minute

Rate of energy transfer using International Table calories per second

Energy expenditure in physiology per hour

Which unit is kilocalorie (th)/minute primarily used for?

Measuring power output in watts

Expressing thermal energy transfer per minute using thermochemical kilocalories

Measuring electrical power consumption

What should you be careful about when converting between these units?

Differences in calorie definitions and time units

Differences in temperature scales

Different electrical standards

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