What is a calorie (th)/second?

It is a power unit representing the transfer of one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, equivalent to 4.184 watts, commonly used in laboratory calorimetry and legacy heating applications.

How is electric horsepower defined?

Electric horsepower is used to rate electric motors and is exactly 746 watts, representing the mechanical work rate produced by an electric machine.

Why convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower (electric)?

To translate thermal power measurements into electric motor ratings, aiding in equipment specification, comparison, and integration for engineering and industrial purposes.

How to Convert from Calorie (th)/second to Horsepower (electric)?

Easily convert power measurements from calorie (th)/second to electric horsepower using this online unit converter. Understand definitions, applications, and practical examples to facilitate accurate power unit conversions for engineering and industrial needs.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms power values measured in calorie (th)/second—a thermal energy transfer unit used especially in calorimetry and legacy heating contexts—into electric horsepower, a standard unit for rating electric motor output and industrial equipment. It helps bridge thermal power measurements with electrical machine specifications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in calorie (th)/second that you want to convert.
Select calorie (th)/second as the original unit.
Choose horsepower (electric) as the target unit.
Submit the conversion to receive the equivalent power in electric horsepower.

Key Features

Converts calorie (th)/second to electric horsepower accurately using defined conversion rates.
Supports power measurement translations relevant to HVAC, laboratory calorimetry, and industrial motor specifications.
Includes practical examples to illustrate the conversion process effectively.
Browser-based and easy to use for engineers and technicians handling legacy and modern power units.

Examples

Convert 10 calorie (th)/second to horsepower (electric): 10 × 0.0056085791 = 0.056085791 hp(electric).
Convert 100 calorie (th)/second to horsepower (electric): 100 × 0.0056085791 = 0.56085791 hp(electric).

Common Use Cases

Translating thermal power data from calorimetry into electric motor power ratings for equipment design.
Converting obsolete heating-element power units into modern SI and electric horsepower metrics for HVAC and industrial processes.
Preparing motor specifications and comparing power ratings across different measurement systems in manufacturing setups.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the physical context of the power measurement to ensure calorie (th)/second is appropriate before converting.
Use the conversion primarily for engineering and industrial applications involving thermal and electric power comparisons.
Remember the conversion assumes ideal energy equivalence and does not consider system inefficiencies or motor characteristics.

Limitations

Calorie (th)/second measures thermal energy transfer and may not directly represent mechanical power without efficiency considerations.
Conversion assumes ideal conditions and does not account for energy losses or varying motor performance.
Ensure unit context is correct, especially when dealing with legacy data or non-SI measurement systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a calorie (th)/second?: It is a power unit representing the transfer of one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, equivalent to 4.184 watts, commonly used in laboratory calorimetry and legacy heating applications.
How is electric horsepower defined?: Electric horsepower is used to rate electric motors and is exactly 746 watts, representing the mechanical work rate produced by an electric machine.
Why convert calorie (th)/second to horsepower (electric)?: To translate thermal power measurements into electric motor ratings, aiding in equipment specification, comparison, and integration for engineering and industrial purposes.

Key Terminology

Calorie (th)/second: A unit of power equal to the transfer of one thermochemical calorie of energy per second, precisely 4.184 watts, used mainly in thermal measurements.
Horsepower (electric): A power unit used to rate electric motors, defined as exactly 746 watts, reflecting electric machine work output.
Thermochemical calorie: A calorie defined exactly as 4.184 joules, used as the basis for calorie (th)/second power unit.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one calorie (th)/second equal in watts?

3.5 watts

4.184 watts

746 watts

Electric horsepower is exactly defined as how many watts?

746 watts

4.184 watts

1000 watts

Which industry commonly uses calorie (th)/second for reporting heat flow?

Laboratory calorimetry

Electrical motor manufacturing

Automotive engineering

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