What does calorie (th)/minute measure?

It is a unit of power expressing the rate of heat or energy transfer, equal to one thermochemical calorie delivered per minute.

Is horsepower (metric) an SI unit?

No, metric horsepower is not an SI unit but is often used as an alternative to watts for mechanical power.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/minute to Horsepower (metric)?

Q: Why convert from calorie (th)/minute to horsepower (metric)?

To compare low-rate thermal power measurements with mechanical power ratings common in automotive and industrial fields.

Learn how to accurately convert power measurements from calorie (th)/minute to metric horsepower, with practical examples and key usage contexts.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you translate power values measured in calorie (th)/minute to metric horsepower. It is useful for comparing thermal energy rates with mechanical power outputs across various fields like engineering, physiology, and food science.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (th)/minute you wish to convert
Select calorie (th)/minute as the input unit
Choose horsepower (metric) as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent power in metric horsepower
Review the results and apply them in your analyses or reports

Key Features

Converts power units from calorie (th)/minute to horsepower (metric)
Based on exact definitions of thermochemical calorie and metric horsepower
Includes practical examples for easy understanding
Supports applications in automotive engineering, metabolic studies, and calorimetry
Browser-based and easy to use

Examples

Convert 100 calorie (th)/minute to horsepower (metric) to get 0.00948109 horsepower
Convert 500 calorie (th)/minute to horsepower (metric) resulting in 0.04740545 horsepower

Common Use Cases

Comparing low-rate thermal power from calorimetry experiments with mechanical power ratings
Expressing metabolic energy expenditure in a mechanical power unit for physiological research
Evaluating cooking or heating processes in food science by converting heat energy to mechanical power
Rating motors and engines in industrial or automotive applications using alternate power units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct unit selection to maintain accurate conversions
Be mindful that calorie (th)/minute represents small-scale thermal power
Use the tool to integrate thermal and mechanical power data for comprehensive analysis
Consider further conversion to watts if strict SI units are required

Limitations

Calorie (th)/minute values are much smaller than horsepower (metric), resulting in very small converted numbers
Thermochemical calorie is fixed, but other calorie definitions vary slightly affecting precision
Horsepower (metric) is not an SI unit and may need converting to watts for some scientific applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does calorie (th)/minute measure?: It is a unit of power expressing the rate of heat or energy transfer, equal to one thermochemical calorie delivered per minute.
Why convert from calorie (th)/minute to horsepower (metric)?: To compare low-rate thermal power measurements with mechanical power ratings common in automotive and industrial fields.
Is horsepower (metric) an SI unit?: No, metric horsepower is not an SI unit but is often used as an alternative to watts for mechanical power.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/minute: A unit of power representing one thermochemical calorie delivered per minute, used to quantify low-rate heat or energy transfer.
Horsepower (metric): A metric unit of mechanical power equal to exactly 735.49875 watts, used primarily to rate engines and machines.
Thermochemical Calorie: A precise calorie definition fixed at exactly 4.184 joules, used in this power conversion.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the relation of a calorie (th)/minute to watts?

It equals approximately 0.0697333 watts

It equals exactly 735.49875 watts

It equals about 100 watts

What is metric horsepower defined as?

Exactly 4.184 joules per minute

Exactly 735.49875 watts

Exactly 1000 watts

In which area is calorie (th)/minute commonly used?

Rating motor power output in cars

Small-scale calorimetry and metabolic rate reporting

Industrial pump specifications

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