What does calorie (th)/hour measure?

It measures thermal power as the rate of heat transfer equal to one thermochemical calorie delivered every hour.

Why convert calorie (th)/hour to foot pound-force/hour?

Converting helps translate thermal power rates into mechanical power units for easier comparison and reporting in various fields.

Are calorie (th)/hour and foot pound-force/hour SI units?

No, both are non-SI units used mainly in specialized contexts, with the watt being the preferred SI unit for power.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Foot pound-force/hour?

Learn how to convert power measurements from calorie (th)/hour to foot pound-force/hour with this detailed unit conversion guide. Understand definitions, uses, and practical examples.

Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]

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Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table

Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]	Foot pound-force/hour

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Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h] to Foot pound-force/hour Conversion Table
Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]	Foot pound-force/hour

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate power values from the thermochemical calorie per hour, a unit of thermal power, into foot pound-force per hour, a unit commonly used for mechanical power in imperial systems.

How to Use This Tool?

Input the value in calorie (th)/hour that you want to convert.
Select calorie (th)/hour as the input unit and foot pound-force/hour as the output unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent power in ft·lbf/hr.
Review the result, which is calculated using the exact conversion rate.
Use the conversion formula as a reference for manual calculations if needed.

Key Features

Converts small heat transfer rates measured in cal (th)/h into ft·lbf/hr.
Supports legacy and non‑SI unit conversions for specialized engineering and scientific contexts.
Provides clear conversion rate and formula for reliable calculations.
Includes practical examples for immediate understanding.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.

Examples

Convert 5 cal (th)/h: 5 × 3.0859600326 = 15.4298 ft·lbf/hr
Convert 0.1 cal (th)/h: 0.1 × 3.0859600326 = 0.3086 ft·lbf/hr

Common Use Cases

Reporting small heat-transfer rates during chemical reactions in laboratory calorimetry.
Expressing metabolic or physiological heat production rates using calories per hour.
Specifying low heating or heat loss rates for small components in non-SI thermal units.
Documenting mechanical power or work rates for legacy imperial-system equipment.
Converting historical power data from imperial units to SI units for comparison.

Tips & Best Practices

Always double-check input units before conversion to avoid errors.
Use the provided conversion formula for precise manual calculations.
Understand that both units measure very small power rates, so expect small decimal results.
Convert to SI units when standardization is necessary for scientific communication.
Apply this tool especially when working with legacy or specialized engineering documents.

Limitations

These units represent very small power values and can yield tiny decimal results needing careful interpretation.
Non-SI units like calorie (th)/hour and foot pound-force/hour may not be familiar in many scientific disciplines.
Conversion results should be verified especially when high precision is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (th)/hour measure?: It measures thermal power as the rate of heat transfer equal to one thermochemical calorie delivered every hour.
Why convert calorie (th)/hour to foot pound-force/hour?: Converting helps translate thermal power rates into mechanical power units for easier comparison and reporting in various fields.
Are calorie (th)/hour and foot pound-force/hour SI units?: No, both are non-SI units used mainly in specialized contexts, with the watt being the preferred SI unit for power.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/hour [cal (th)/h]: A measure of thermal power indicating heat transfer rate of one thermochemical calorie delivered per hour.
Foot pound-force/hour [ft·lbf/hr]: A unit of mechanical power representing one foot-pound-force of work or energy transferred every hour.
Conversion Rate: The multiplier used to convert values from calorie (th)/hour to foot pound-force/hour, specifically 3.0859600326.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit calorie (th)/hour represent?

Mechanical power in foot-pounds per hour

Thermal power as heat transfer rate per hour

Electrical energy consumed per hour

Which unit is used to express mechanical work performed every hour in imperial units?

Calorie (th)/hour

Foot pound-force/hour

Newton meter/second

What is a common use case for converting between calorie (th)/hour and foot pound-force/hour?

Reporting metabolic heat production rates in calories per hour

Calculating electrical power consumption in watts

Documenting small mechanical power in legacy engineering documents

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